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

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Record #1293 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber AT
Folio 77
Seller Cottman, William
Buyer Ravisue, Frederick
Slave Betty 27 yo, Martha 7 yo, Charlotte 5 yo, Emilia 15 mos
Additional Information (price, other items) $400; Ravisue of Alabama. Betty light complexion, Martha, Charlotte & Emilia are daughters of Betty
Year 1827
Date 23 Sep 1827
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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