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

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Record #935 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 3
Folio 275
Seller Williams, John D Smith, Thomas B. Smith, Margaret E. wife of Thomas of Worcester County
Buyer Parsons, Caroline T., wife of Milton Parsons, Milton A. Parsons
Slave women Rissey 48 yo & Anne with issue, girl Ellen 13 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) They have agreed to division among themselves of inherited slaves. John, Margaret & Caroline heirs of their late father Levin Williams late of So Cty; William, Edward 5 yo & Elzey remain undivided
Year 1854
Date 2 Nov 1854
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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