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

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Record #599 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 470
Buyer or Manumitted Person James H. Radcliffe
Seller or Owner Thomas Hambdin & wife Margaret
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 17 Nov 1859
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by James H. Ratcliffe to Thomas Hambdin Sr. & wife Margaret Lambdin for Negro boy Alfred 12 yo next spring, slaves for life. He is son of Darius & Affa, slaves. Signed 3 Nov 1859.

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