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

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Record #1215 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber WP 6
Folio 384
Seller Staton, George W.
Buyer Phillips, Joshua W.
Slave Mary 36 yo, John 1 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $500; Staton power of attorney for William J. C. Mitchell of Sante Fe New Mexico
Year 1851
Date 27 Aug 1851
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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