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

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Record #1856 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GHR1
Folio 404
Seller Riley, Rachel
Buyer Covington, George W.
Slave
Additional Information (price, other items) Jenkins age 12 on 27 April last, Eliza age 15 on Jan 12 last; Sally age 8 on Aug 10 last; see manumission $1
Year
Date 31 Oct 1864
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer

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