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

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Record #59 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 83
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas Woolford, Senior of Woolford's Creek
Seller or Owner Thomas C. Jones & John Jones of Col., exectors of Col. John Jones
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 3 Apr 1848
Transaction Abstract $150 paid by Woolford to Jones & Jones for Negro Man Ben or Benjamin for unexpired term of servitude from Col John Jones' estate. At end of term Ben to be free.

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