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

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Record #897 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 1
Folio 282
Seller Riggin, Alfred B.
Buyer Wainwright, Edward H,
Slave Denwood 21/22 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) love and affection for Riggin's sisters; Bill of Sale in Trust; sold to Wainwright for use of sister Rebecca F. Rigggin while unmarried and then for sisters Rebecca and Olivia Wainwright wife of Edward
Year 1852
Date 19 Jul 1852
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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