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

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Record #1345 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber AV
Folio 56
Seller Riley, William F
Buyer Postley, Jacob
Slave Ephraim
Additional Information (price, other items) $120, Postley is free man of color; Ephraim was owned by Riley from his wife Julia Ann Purnell due to will of Esme Purnell
Year 1829
Date 6 Nov 1829
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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