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

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Record #1093 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber WP 1
Folio 491
Seller N/A
Buyer N/A
Slave George Stayton, child of Moses Staton, free negro - only surviving parent of George
Additional Information (price, other items) 9 Mar 1847 adjudged by Orphan's Court to be bound out as apprentice to some white person to learn to labour - father selected Isaac Jones of So & he is approved by court. 1 Sept next George will be 9 yo & to be bound to learn trade of farmer to served until 1 Sep 1859 when age 21
Year 1847
Date 9 Mar 1847
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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