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

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Record #51 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 74
Buyer or Manumitted Person John W. D. Travers
Seller or Owner Stewart Geoghegan of Baltimore City
Transaction Type Mortgage Bill of Sale
Date 13 Mar 1848
Transaction Abstract Geoghegan is indebted to Travers for $144.93. Negro boy Samuel 7 yo is mortaged to Travers for his use. If Geoghegan fails to pay Travers money owed by 11 Jun next of present year, then Geoghegan forfits him to Travers.

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