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

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Record #1461 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber EDM 2
Folio 10
Seller Burbage, Isaac
Buyer Franklin, Robert
Slave Comfort 18 yo, her child 15 mos
Additional Information (price, other items) $150; Elisha L Purnell stands as security in note given to Franklin on same date as bill of sale; slaves as his security
Year 1848
Date 27 Jul 1848
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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