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

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Record #1099 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber WP 2
Folio 29
Seller Orphans Court Princess Anne
Buyer Williams, William
Slave Gatty Robinson, free negro, 15 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) 15 on 1 Dec 1847 to serve as apprentice until 16 yo to learn trade & mystery of housekeeping & at expiration to receive $10 & suit of clothes
Year 1847
Date 23 Feb 1847
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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