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

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Record #547 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 373
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel Keene
Seller or Owner Jeremiah L. Pattison, executor of Moses L. Keene
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 23 Aug 1858
Transaction Abstract $180 paid by Samuel Keene to Jeremiah L. Pattison, executor of Moses L. Keen, for Negro man (Hankless Ross?) belonging to estate of Moses L. Keene. Being slave for term of 11 years starting from 1 Mar 1858. Signed 19 Aug 1858.

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