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

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Record #1383 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber AX
Folio 41
Seller Taylor, Jacob
Buyer Purnell, Covington J
Slave Saul 35 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $50; 1/3 part Saul, black complexion
Year 1831
Date 10 Mar 1831
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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