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

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Record #1033 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 5
Folio 642
Seller Vincent, Joshua J.
Buyer Gordy, Elizabeth
Slave Charlotte & her child Perry who were sold to Vincent by Benjamin H., Gordy
Additional Information (price, other items) $200 love & affection; were sold to Vincent by Benjamin H Gordy; Elizabeth Gordy is mother of Vincent & wife of B.H. Gordy
Year 1858
Date 28 Aug 1858
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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