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

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Record #889 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 1
Folio 51
Seller Mezick, John L.
Buyer Harris, Mary & husband William
Slave Maria, Mary, Ellen, Zadock & their increase bequested to Mezick's sister Mary and brother Purnell
Additional Information (price, other items) John L of Littleton Mezick; dower gift of land "Fisherman's Quarter" to Mary; legacy of $1000 bequethed by John Turner
Year 1851
Date 29 Dec 1851
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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