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

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Record #971 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 4
Folio 478
Seller Cottman, Jane
Buyer Cottman, Joseph B.
Slave Sophia 6 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $1 & love & affection for Joseph of Parish of Ascession in Louisiana formerly of Somerset
Year 1856
Date 20 May 1856
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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