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

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Record #1417 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber AY
Folio 345
Seller Spence, Thomas R P
Buyer Purnell, Thomas R
Slave Ben 25 yo, Harriet 10 yo, Arnold 8 yo Rodetta 17 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $1200; Purnell of Louisiana
Year 1832
Date 25 Nov 1833
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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