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

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Record #167 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 274
Buyer or Manumitted Person Joseph Marine, free coloured man
Seller or Owner James A. Stewart
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 28 Sep 1850
Transaction Abstract Joseph Marine, free coloured man, is indebted to James A. Stewart for balance of judgment in Dorchester County Court. Joseph Marine & Jere Marine are his security. Joseph Marine for $1 paid by James Stewart has granted him his crop of corn & fodder on premises rented from Dr. Handy. If Marine pays judgment within 12 months of this date then this obligation to be voided. Signed 25 Sep 1850.

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