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

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Record #1048 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber WP 1
Folio 117
Seller N/A certificate of removal
Buyer Handy, William W
Slave Candace, Ezekial, Armstead
Additional Information (price, other items) Slaves brought into Md from Va by Handy on 11 Oct 1845. Candace b 2 May 1806, Ezekial b 30 Jan 1835, Armstead b !7g 1838. Acqured by will of John Upshur of Northampton Va to be divided among his 4 children William Thomas, Anne & Sally B Handy wife of William W Handy
Year 1845
Date 21 Oct 1845
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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