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

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Record #638 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 7
Folio 162
Seller Riggin, Elizabeth
Buyer Riggin Henry H, nephew of Elizabeth
Slave Esther 21, George 18, levin 12, Henrietta 10, Richard 7, Israel 4; 4 yrs ago Elizabeth gave Henry boy Edward now 16 who has since been sold to William Riggin of Baltimore
Additional Information (price, other items) love & affection for nephew
Year 1833
Date 23 Dec 1833
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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