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

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Record #582 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 421
Buyer or Manumitted Person James D.Twilley
Seller or Owner William McBride, acting administrator of Susan McBride
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 14 Feb 1859
Transaction Abstract $600 paid by James D. Twilley to William McBride, administrator of Susan McBride, for negroes: woman Mariah 32 yo and her infant girl 6 mos old; slaves for life. They to remain in Maryland. Signed 28 Jan 1859.

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