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

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Record #572 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 407
Buyer or Manumitted Person Susan E. Pattison
Seller or Owner Hugh S. Muir & wife Mary E. Muir
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 21 Mar 1859
Transaction Abstract $50 paid by Susan E. Pattison to Hugh S. Muir & Mary E. Muir, his wife, for Negro girl Lucy 12 yo; slave for life. Signed 18 Mar 1859.

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