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

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Record #958 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 4
Folio 45
Seller Riggin, Rebecca F.
Buyer Riggin, Alfred B.
Slave Denwood
Additional Information (price, other items) $5; love & affection; for use of Rebecca F. Riggin & after her marriage for use of said Rebecca & Olivia C Wainwright wife of Edward whereas Rebecca ready to transfer rights of negro to Alfred B Riggin; Alfred Riggin conveyed to Edward I Wainwright
Year 1855
Date 13 Apr 1855
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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