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

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Record #1205 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber WP 6
Folio 225
Seller White, James H. White, Sally
Buyer White, James E. and Emily W. White
Slave Jim 40 yo, Martha 27 yo, Festis 7 yo, Daniel 2 yo, future issue of Martha; to be divided equally when James is 21 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) love & affection for our children & $5 reserving services of slaves fo their own lives; reserving services of slaves for their own lives; Jim 40 yo, Martha 27 yo, Festis 7 yo, Daniel 2 yo, future issue of Martha; to be divided equally when James is 21 yo; if James & Emily don't survive then to Cluff
Year 1851
Date 3 May 1851
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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