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

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Record #9 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 7
Buyer or Manumitted Person Benton H. Crocket
Seller or Owner Hooper C. Hicks executor of Beacham Acworth
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 4 Jun 1847
Transaction Abstract $412.50 pd by Crockett to Hicks for Negro girl Caroline 17 yo, slave for life. Signed 27 May 1847.

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