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

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Record #1646 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GMH 9
Folio 530
Seller Long, William J
Buyer Redden, Isaac H
Slave Redden, Joe
Additional Information (price, other items) on 2 Jan 1829 David Long agreed to convey to Hester Redden land called Bacon Quarter & Helen Redden agreed with David Long that she would give up exclusive right of her slave Joe Redden for term of 10 yrs from date of agreement with all profits from his labor & in event tht negro should die or become disabled in that time she would pay Long money for balance. Need to read for better clarity
Year 1847
Date 3 May 1847
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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