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

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Record #1846 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber WET 2
Folio 487
Seller Powell, Henry D. & Fanny
Buyer White, Edward
Slave
Additional Information (price, other items) Mary Ann & increase & George Washington term of 20 yrs from 1 June 1861; to be free at end of term provided they leave Maryland & emigrate north of Masons & Dixons line within 6 mos of expiration of term; if refuse will be slaves for life $25
Year
Date 22 Feb 1861
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer

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