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

Record Detail

Record #575 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 411
Buyer or Manumitted Person James Vickers
Seller or Owner Thomas Vickers
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 12 Mar 1859
Transaction Abstract James Vickers is indebted to his brother Thomas Vickers for $1250 from 21 Jan 1858. In consideration of debt, James sells Thomas Negro woman Maria 32 yo and her daughter Lilly 3 yo, plus cows, sailboat, all household goods and chatttels owned by his wife. Debt to be paid by 1 Jan 1860. If payment defaulted then items to be sold at public sale at courthouse with 10 days notice by advertisement. Signed 10 Mar 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.