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

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Record #1565 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GMH 7
Folio 287
Seller Selby, William H
Buyer Selby, Robert K
Slave Maria 22 yo with 2 children James & Charles, Dolly 50 yo, Arthur 24 yo, Edward 6 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $2000; household goods; all residing in WO Cty except Arthur who resides in SO, goods in house on lot belonging to William H Selby in Baltimore City. Robert H Selby is in possession of woman Dolly & a mantle clock
Year 1844
Date 26 Apr 1844
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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