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

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Record #4 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 3
Buyer or Manumitted Person John D. Farquaharson
Seller or Owner Mary Ann Drain
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 12 May 1847
Transaction Abstract $40 paid to Drain by Farquharson. Grace 29 yo to be free 1 Jan 1852; infant child John, slave for life. Signed 7 May 1847

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