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

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Record #893 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 1
Folio 195
Seller Dorsey, John W.
Buyer Jones, Isaac D.
Slave Peter 22 yo belonging to estate of John Dorsey's grandfather Littleton Dorsey
Additional Information (price, other items) $600; Jones acting as attorney in Philadelphia
Year 1852
Date 5 May 1852
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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