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

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Record #554 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 380
Buyer or Manumitted Person William W. Janes
Seller or Owner James Hughes, Negro
Transaction Type Mortage Bill of Sale
Date 30 Nov 1858
Transaction Abstract James Hughes, free Negro, indebted to William W. Janes $155. Hughes sells to Janes assorted livestock & wagon for security. If debt is paid on or before 1 Dec 1860 then this will be void.

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