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

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Record #118 from Abstracts of Worcester Orphans Court Proceedings (Volumes 1-3), 1780-1832

County Worcester
Volume Number Volume 2:14
Book Number 7
Original Page Number JBR3:119
Date of Court Session April 1801
Enslaved or Free Slave
Abstract of Record In pursuance of order, dated Feb. 10, 1801, directing me to sell negro girl Esther, property of Thomas Robertson, minor to satisfy claim for education & maintainance, my being the highest bidder, she was struck off to me at $104; April 14, 1801. William Melvin makes oath regarding above sale.

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