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

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Record #605 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 479
Buyer or Manumitted Person John Meredith
Seller or Owner George H. Meekins
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 16 Jan 1860
Transaction Abstract $500 paid by John Meredith to George H. Meekins for Negro girl Charlotte 13 yo; slave for life.

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