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

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Record #585 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 423
Buyer or Manumitted Person Edward C. Johnson
Seller or Owner Mary Hurley
Transaction Type Bill of Sale & Manumission
Date 8 Feb 1859
Transaction Abstract $200 paid by Capt. Edward C. Johnson to Mary Hurley for Negro man Green Pinkett for the full term of 5 years from 1 Jan last past to be made in full without deduction to make up for lost time/ That is to say 5 years of faithful labour. After 5 years of service Hurley manumits him. Pinkett is of bright chestnut color, about 5 feet high. Freedom to commence from end of service upon satisfaction of Johnson. Signed 8 Feb 1859.

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