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

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Record #595 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 463
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Bradshaw
Seller or Owner William P. Tall, administrator with annexed of Puttman Jones
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 3 Oct 1859
Transaction Abstract William R. Tall, administrator of will of Kitturah Jones, deceased, by virtue of order of Orphans Court, passed 13 Sep 1858, sold to John Bradshaw of Cambridge for $350: Negro woman Sally & boy John belonging to the estate of Jones to serve as slave until 17 Dec 1863 and boy John to serve as slave until 7 March 1891. Sally & John being slaves for above terms & no long under will of Kitturah Jones. Signed 3 Oct 1859.

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