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

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Record #283 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 4
Folio 65
Seller N/A certificate of removal
Buyer Dennis, John V
Slave Isaac 40 yo, Sinah his wife 40 yo, Levin their son 18 yo, David their son 4 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) Certificate of removal. Slaves brought into So from Accomack Va by Dennis to cultivate his farm at Quantico. Acquired by Dennis by intermarriae w/ Elizabeth Dashiell daughter of Benjamin FAC Dashiell Esq dec'd in will. Negroe were natives of So & moved to Accomack to temporarily cultivate Dennis' farm - originally belonged in Quantico
Year 1827
Date 18 Dec 1827
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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