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

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Record #543 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 369
Buyer or Manumitted Person Levi P. Travers
Seller or Owner John Travers of Jacob
Transaction Type Mortage Bill of Sale
Date 28 Jul 1858
Transaction Abstract John Travers, free Negro, is indebted to Levi P Travers $46. He sells to Levi P. Travers a yoke of oxen & ox cart. If John Travers pays the debt before 1 Jan 1859(?) this shall be voided. Signed 24 Jul 1858.

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