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

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Record #578 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 416
Buyer or Manumitted Person Josiah Kerr
Seller or Owner John W. Hopkins
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 18 Feb 1859
Transaction Abstract $650 paid by Josiah Kerr to John W. Hopkins for Negroes: Susan Cornish and infant child about 2 yo; slaves for life. Signed 5 Feb 1859.

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