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

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Record #1869 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 7
Folio 232
Seller Twilley, George W. bought for $116 from Sheriff Thomas Sudler & transferred
Buyer Twilley, William
Slave
Additional Information (price, other items) Milly Dorsey alias Milly Travers; free negro woman convicted of coming into state 2nd time against law & sentenced by Court in default of $500 fine sold after 10 days as a slave at Princess Anne courthouse 17 Sept 1861
Year
Date 19 Nov 1861
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer

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