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

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Record #141 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber BH
Folio 107
Seller Handy, Betsy K
Buyer Ritchie, Sandy, free negro man
Slave John 18 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $400
Year 1844
Date 29 Jan 1844
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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