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

Record Detail

Record #593 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 443
Buyer or Manumitted Person William W. Warren
Seller or Owner William W. Byrn
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 23 Jul 1859
Transaction Abstract $112 paid by George W. Warren to William W. Byrn for indentured Negro apprentice William Richard Hawkins to serve until 12 Nov 1863 when he attains age of 21. Serving as apprentice according to indenture 9 Nov 1852 in Liber DMP 20 folio 250 in Register of Wills for Baltimore City. He is to be taught mystery of a house servant & furnish his freedom dues. Signed 22 Jul 1859.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.