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

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Record #551 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 378
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel Higgins
Seller or Owner William P. W. Rawleigh
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 9 Nov 1858
Transaction Abstract $400 paid by Samuel Higgins to William P. W. Rawleigh for Negroes: woman Julia Anne for term of 5 years from 1 Jan 1859 and all issue of Julia Ann during the 5 year term to be & remain slaves for life of Higgins; boy Alexander for term of 33 years from 1 Jan 1859; boy Watson for term of 39 years from 1 Jan 1859.

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