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

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Record #118 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 209
Buyer or Manumitted Person William Bell
Seller or Owner Garret McBride
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 14 Nov 1849
Transaction Abstract $100 paid by William Bell to Garret McBride for Negro woman Mary 22 yo to serve until 20 Apr 1855. Then she is to be free. Signed 13 Nov 1849.

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