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

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Record #579 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 416
Buyer or Manumitted Person John W. Hopkins
Seller or Owner Joseph E. Smith
Transaction Type Receipt
Date 18 Feb 1859
Transaction Abstract Received 3 Feb 1859 of John W. Hopkins $650, it being in full for the purchase of Negro woman Susan Cornish and boy child 2 yo; slaves for life.

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