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

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Record #549 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 376
Buyer or Manumitted Person Kendall M. Lewis & William Hurst
Seller or Owner Richard Henny, free Negro
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 2 Oct 1858
Transaction Abstract Richard Henny, free Negro, indebted $57.87 to Joseph W. Wheatley. Now in the hands of Samuel E. Collins, Constable. Kendall M. Lewis & William Hurst have paid the execution cost & superceeded original judgment of debt for 12 months from 25 Sep 1858 and do sell to Lewis & Hurst the property consisting of livestock, cart & household furniture. If Richard Henny pays the debt on or before 1 Aug 1859, then this is void.

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