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

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Record #1453 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber EDM 1
Folio 220
Seller Morris, James
Buyer Handy, William W
Slave twin infant boys
Additional Information (price, other items) $100; both boys of Milly - formerly slave of Mrs. Sally Pollitt & conveyed to Isaac Burrough, free nego, by Sally, the said children being my property by request of Sally
Year 1847
Date 5 Dec 1847
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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