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

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Record #1508 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GHM 3
Folio 537
Seller Robertson, Mariah
Buyer Mills, Henry
Slave Mariah Robertson
Additional Information (price, other items) 20 Oct 1840 Mariah Roberston free "collard" woman put herself up voluntarily as slave to Mills to serve as of today for l7 years- faithfully & keep his commands do him no damage by self or others or absent herself day or night without his leave - she will receive $20 for her term of 7 yrs 7 master will provide her with food, drink & wearing apparel
Year 1840
Date 10 Nov 1840
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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