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

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Record #546 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 372
Buyer or Manumitted Person Sarah Rawleigh
Seller or Owner John Gore
Transaction Type Release of Mortgage
Date 23 Aug 1858
Transaction Abstract Indenture made 30 May 1849 between Gore & Rawleigh for $251.62. Negroes Rebecca 35 yo, July Ann 20 yo, Glasgo 16 yo, Mary Elizabeth 9 yo, Margaret Anny 6 yo used as were security. The debt was paid to Gore & this is full release of above mentioned Negroes to Rawleigh.

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