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

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Record #828 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LH
Folio 253
Seller Gordy, Benjamin
Buyer Gordy, Samuel
Slave girl Mary, boy Charles, livestock & furniture
Additional Information (price, other items) $800
Year 1840
Date 23 Jan 1840
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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