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

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Record #576 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 414
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas Twilley
Seller or Owner William D. W. Rawleigh
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 28 Feb 1859
Transaction Abstract $300 paid by Thomas H. Twilley to William D. W.Rawleigh for Negroes: woman Marietta and infant boy child George. Marietta to serve 15 years from 1 Jan last; child George to serve 39 years from 1 Jan last and all other children the issue of Marietta during her servitude with the said Twilley are to be slaves for life. Signed 28 Feb 1859.

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