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

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Record #45 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 54
Buyer or Manumitted Person James D. Twelley
Seller or Owner Elizabeth H. Roberson, widow of John Roberson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 17 Jan 1848
Transaction Abstract 175 paid by Twilley to Roberson, widow of John Roberson for Negro girl Harriet 12 yo; slave for life. Signed 3 Jan 1848.

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