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

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Record #1475 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber EDM 2
Folio 573
Seller Townsend, James surety of Townsend, S H
Buyer Hudson, ?
Slave woman Betsy, girl Margaret
Additional Information (price, other items) $200; bond made to Mary Hill; SH indemnifies for his surety on land & hold him harmless of responsibility - Levin H Townsend, livestock & household goods [read original for details]
Year 1849
Date 23 Oct 1849
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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