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

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Record #1013 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 5
Folio 442
Seller Dykes, Benjamin Dykes, Elizabeth wife of Benjamin
Buyer Leonard, William of Baltimore
Slave Leah 35 yo & her children John 8 yo & Sandy 4 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) belonged to Elizabeth before her marriage
Year 1858
Date 7 Jan 1858
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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