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

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Record #598 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 466
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Corkran
Seller or Owner William D. W. Rawleigh
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 17 Oct 1859
Transaction Abstract $400 paid by John Corkran to William D. W. Rawleigh for Negro girl Francis and during the term of 29 years from 31 Dec 1859; at the end of 29 years she to be delivered to Rawleigh. If she becomes the mother of any children, the children to remain with Corkran as his servants until they arrive at the age of 40 years, then to revert to Rawleigh. Signed 5 Oct 1859.

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