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

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Record #566 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 399
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Kirby
Seller or Owner Julianna L. Muir
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 7 May 1859
Transaction Abstract $75 paid by William Kirby to Julianna L. Muir for Negro girl Margaret 2 mos. old on 13 Jan 1857. She to serve as slave until age 30 as by reference to will of Ann S. Muir record in Liber THH no. 2 folios 32-33 of Will Record Books for Dorchester. She is now in possession of William Kirby. Signed 6 May 1859.

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