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

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Record #1767 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber WET 2
Folio 479
Seller Ayers, Comfort & Elizabeth P. Ayres
Buyer Ayres, John J.
Slave
Additional Information (price, other items) Hester for 25 yrs from 1 Jan 1861 or until 1 Jan 1886 when she is 35 yrs old; $100
Year
Date 23 Feb 1861
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer

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