Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #541 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 360
Buyer or Manumitted Person Hugh S. Muir
Seller or Owner John Muir
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 Jul 1858
Transaction Abstract For love & affection I have for my son Hugh S. Muir plus $1 by by Hugh Muir S. Muir to John Muir for Negroes: man Alfredo, man Isaac, man John, woman Hester, boy Jacob, boy Bill, girl Betsey; Jacob, Bill & Betsey are children of Hester; all are slaves for life.

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