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

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Record #47 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 55
Buyer or Manumitted Person N/A
Seller or Owner William Holland
Transaction Type Certificate of Negro
Date 25 Jan 1848
Transaction Abstract Slaves for life brought from Sussex County Delaware into Maryland on 30 Dec 1847: Negro girl Elizabeth 16 yo and of dark chestnut colour. Not for purpose of sale to be resident of Dorchester County.

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