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

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Record #1641 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GMH 9
Folio 479
Seller Mason, Michael M
Buyer Mason, John
Slave boy Jemy 21 yo, Elisa An 15 yo, Robert 13 yo, Emeline 12 yho, Sarah 10 yo, boy Sanders 8 yo, Lewis 7 yo, Benjamin 4 yo, Lemuel 2 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) Michael indebted to John $500; to secure the payment is issuing this indenture; slaves, livestock & cart owed if Michael doesn't pay John by 10 Apr 1850
Year 1847
Date 10 Apr 1847
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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