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

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Record #42 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 51
Buyer or Manumitted Person Josiah Carroll
Seller or Owner Elizabeth H. Robertson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 8 Jan 1848
Transaction Abstract $1810 paid to Elizabeth H. Roberson, Administrator of John Roberson by Josiah Carroll for Negroes: man Charles 36 yo, woman Dinah 34 yo, woman Nutter 35 yo, boy Jeremiah 13 yo, boy Mitchell 11 yo, boy William 9 yo, girl Catharine 7 yo, boy Milton 6 yo, boy George M. Dallas 3 yo & infant girl Mary Elizabeth 1 yo; al slaves for life.

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