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

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Record #588 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 431
Buyer or Manumitted Person Lewis Ross
Seller or Owner John R. Martin
Transaction Type Mortgage
Date 20 Jan 1859
Transaction Abstract John R. Martin is indebted to Lewis Ross $2826.88 from 20 Jan 1859. Martin sells Ross assorted livestock & household & kitchen furniture and the following Negroes: boy Alfred 12 yo, Columbus 14 yo, man Alexander 21 yo, man Adam 55 yo, girl Henny 12, girl Mary 14 yo, girl Ann Maria 15 yo, woman Jane 39 yo, woman Barbara 45, boy Frank 7 yo, boy Bill 4 yo, infant children Jane & Barbara; all slaves for life. Signed 20 Jan 1859.

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