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

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Record #675 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 7
Folio 513
Seller Christopher, Belitha of Wo Cty
Buyer Byrd, John
Slave Levin?, Bridget
Additional Information (price, other items) $70; willed to Christopher's mother Esther by his father Elijah Christopher during her lifetime or widowhood & after her death or marriage to be sold & money to be divided between his 5 youngest children - Sally, Belitha, Elijah, Jane, Eshter Anna Christopher
Year 1834
Date 11 Oct 1834
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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