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

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Record #600 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 472
Buyer or Manumitted Person Sarah Seward
Seller or Owner Charles H. Seward, Thomas J. Seward & others
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 13 Dec 1859
Transaction Abstract $225 paid by Sarah Seward, widow of Charles Seward, to Charles H. Seward, Thomas J. Servant, James Seward & Alexander Seward, executors of Charles Seward, deceased, for Negro girl Margaret to serve term of 12 years from 25 Dec 1859. Signed 3 Dec 1859.

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