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

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Record #1217 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber WP 6
Folio 403
Seller Taylor, William
Buyer Taylor, Robert W.
Slave boy Joshua; Hester to Tabatha Phillips
Additional Information (price, other items) love & affection of William for son Robert Taylor; Joshua; Hester $100 paid to Tabatha Phillips daughter of Roger Phillips on the day of their marriage; also $100 to Margaret Phillips daughter of Roger Phillips daughter of Roger Phillips if negro girl should live until their marriage; Robert not bound to pay anything if she is to die
Year 1851
Date 6 Oct 1851
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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