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

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Record #627 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 805
Page Number 500
Buyer or Manumitted Person William C. Huffington & James J. Waddell
Seller or Owner Cooper C. Hicks
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 23 Apr 1860
Transaction Abstract $300 paid by William C. Huffington & James J. Waddell to Hooper C. Hicks for Negro slave John to serve as slave until he is 35 yo, when he is to be free under the will of Reuben Tall, deceased. Also all Hicks' right to Negro woman Mary, purchased by him from James A. Norman; whether as slave for life or for term of years & Hicks being entitled to both of said slaves for the terms above. Signed 21 Apr 1860.

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