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

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Record #114 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 206
Buyer or Manumitted Person Samuel Barnes
Seller or Owner Louisa Barnes
Transaction Type Record of Slaves
Date 8 Oct 1849
Transaction Abstract Louisa Barnes, formerly Louisa Foxwell, late wife of Samuel Barnes & now deceased list her slaves for life: Samuel 20 yo & Joel 18 yo which slaves the said Samuel Barnes now records & claims as his own. Signed 1 Oct 1849

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