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

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Record #108 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 195
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Hughes
Seller or Owner Catherine S. M. Ray of Annapolis, Md.
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 10 Jul 1849
Transaction Abstract $280 paid to Ray by Hughes for Mulatto woman Mary Teackle & her infant child Lilly for the term of 11 years to be completed from 15 Aug 1840. At end of eleven years Mary Teackle & her child are to be free. Signed 8 Jul 1842.

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