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

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Record #1605 from Abstracts From the Land Records of Caroline County, Maryland

County Caroline
Land Record Book and Date Range CC 1855-1858
Page Number 62
Document Dates 29 Nov 1855- 1 Dec 1855
Abstract Warren R. Busteed to James Melvin and James H. Fountain - cons. $5 - assigns his negro woman Betsey and her children: Ellen, Alexander, Harrison and Eliza, until they are age 30 - purchased of John Nicols - to save harmless James Melvin and Jas. H. Fountain, his securities to William Connelly, admr. of John H. Connelly, dec'd, upon a note for $450, payable in 12 months from 29 Nov 1855.

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