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

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Record #552 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 379
Buyer or Manumitted Person John L. Wrightson
Seller or Owner Margaret Twilley
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 26 Nov 1858
Transaction Abstract $450 paid to Margaret Twilley by John L. Wrightson for Negroes boy John 11 yo, slave for life. Signed 22 Nov 1858.

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