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

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Record #960 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 4
Folio 58
Seller Riggin, Alfred B.
Buyer Wainwright, Edward J.
Slave Denwood 21/22 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) in trust to hold for his sister Rebecca F. Riggin while unmarried & immediately after marriage for use of Rebecca & sister Olivia C.Wainwright, wife of Edward; conveyed to Edward 19 July 1852
Year 1855
Date 23 Apr 1855
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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