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

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Record #991 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber LW 5
Folio 112
Seller Abbott, Mason Charles Abbott
Buyer Abbott, Mason
Slave Caroline 17 yo & her child Andrew Jackson & any future children
Additional Information (price, other items) both in possession of Mason; Mason has exclusive use during lives of Mason & Charles Abbott; in event of death of either survivor inherits both
Year 1857
Date 28 Jan 1857
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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