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

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Record #1031 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 5
Folio 627
Seller N/A
Buyer Bell, John H.
Slave free negro George Turner - convicted of larceny; per July circuit court to be sold as slave
Additional Information (price, other items) $85; return of sale by Sheriff of So Cty as slave; free negro George Turner convicted of larceny July circuit court to be sold as slave for 5 yrs to Bell
Year 1858
Date 10 Aug 1858
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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