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

Record Detail

Record #563 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 396
Buyer or Manumitted Person Laura Wolfe
Seller or Owner John Muir
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 13 May 1859
Transaction Abstract For love & regard which John Muir has for Laura Wolfe, daughter of Sarah Wolf & $1, sells her the following Negroes: Harriet 5 yo child of Marth, boy George 4 yo child of Louisa; the said children are slaves for life. Signed 13 May 1859.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.