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

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Record #954 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 4
Folio 173
Seller Mitchell, James (father of Joseph)
Buyer Mitchell, Joseph W.
Slave Levin 22, Emma 8, Leah 27 & her children & issue: Jane 5, Lavina 3, Henry 1
Additional Information (price, other items) $2000; after termination of James' life; Joseph of Caroline Cty
Year 1855
Date 17 Oct 1855
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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