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

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Record #100 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 168
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Robinson
Seller or Owner Henry Bibby
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 5 Apr 1849
Transaction Abstract Robinson buys Indenture of Mortgage dated 7 Apr 1845 found in Land Records of Dorchester County Court Liber W.J. No 2 folio 289 & 290 for $426 for the following Negro slaves: woman Lucy, boy Levin, girl Zilpha, boy Gabriel, boy George as referenced in deed of mortgage. Robinson has fully paid & satisfied Henry Bibby the above money, the above named Negroes are released.

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