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

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Record #492 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 6
Folio 7
Seller Riggin, John formerly of SO, Md now of St Louis Mo
Buyer Woolfork, Richard C of So, Md
Slave Martha 45, Sarah 18, Amelia 24, Arthur son of Martha 8 lame & unsound, Lazarus son of Leah 28 mos old unnamed daughter of Amelia 33 mos; all being negroes & their increase bequethed to Riggin by father John Riggin of So
Additional Information (price, other items) $600
Year 1831
Date 30 Jun 1831
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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