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

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Record #101 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 169
Buyer or Manumitted Person Margaret Tindal
Seller or Owner W.V.M. Edmondson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 7 Apr 1849
Transaction Abstract $225 paid to Edmondson by Margaret Tindal, wife of Miles Tindal Jr. Sells her Negro woman Susan, a slave until 21 Apr 1874. She being same which Edmondson purchased from Anthony C. Thompson. Her issue, if any, to be slaves for life. Signed 2 Sep 1848.

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