Record #1625 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864 - Enduring Connections

County	Worcester
Liber	GMH 9
Folio	116
Seller	N/A
Buyer	Cottman, William S Smith, Samuel R Purnell, William T John
Slave	Frank/Francis 36 yo
Additional Information (price, other items)	Cottman principal, Smith & Purnell securities by their bill obligation 6 May 1846 bound unto trustee of Marion Academy of Snow Hill; $1045.87 plus interest
Year	1846
Date	6 May 1846
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer	No

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