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

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Record #768 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 9
Folio 120
Seller Dixon, Nathaniel
Buyer Cottingham, Prue, free negro
Slave Rachel 23
Additional Information (price, other items) now in Dixon's possession until Prue reaches 30 along with her increase
Year 1837
Date 8 May 1837
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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