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

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Record #933 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 3
Folio 233
Seller Webster, Hamilton
Buyer Jones, Cyrus L.
Slave boy Heler
Additional Information (price, other items) $300, negro boy Heler for for term of time until Heler has worked for or paid $300; then he will be given freedom if MD law allows; if not he will be given to Heler's wife Louisa
Year 1854
Date 21 Sep 1854
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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