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

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Record #37 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 41
Buyer or Manumitted Person N/A
Seller or Owner Benjamin B. Harrison, guardian of his son John S. Harrison
Transaction Type Certificate of Negroes
Date 25 Dec 1847
Transaction Abstract Negro slaves Latitia 20 yo & Benjamin 1 yo to be moved from Virginia to Maryland by Harrison for benefits of son John S. Harrison and not for sale. (as per Act of 1834 chap. 284)

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