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

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Record #551 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 6
Folio 257
Seller Polk, James; Wilson, James
Buyer Ballard, Levin W of Mississippi
Slave part of debt payment of 3 Sep 1828 of certain negroes & other property; land as security
Additional Information (price, other items) $838.83
Year 1832
Date 14 May 1832
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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