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

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Record #594 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 463
Buyer or Manumitted Person Laura H. Goldsborough, wife of I. Richard Goldsborough
Seller or Owner Brice J. Goldsborough
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 19 Sep 1859
Transaction Abstract For love & affection of my daughter in law Mrs. Laura H. Goldsborough, wife of I. Richard Goldsborough, my son, I Brice J. Goldsborough give to her my servant girl Emily Sharpe, aged 14 yo; a slave for life. Signed 16 Sep 1859.

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