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

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Record #129 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 219
Buyer or Manumitted Person James Reddit
Seller or Owner Elijah Marshall, Senior
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 15 Jan 1850
Transaction Abstract $225 paid by James Reddit to Elijah Marshall, Senior for Negroes: woman Minta 25 yo to serve 12 years from 1 Jan 1850 & then to be free; also her female child May 3 yo; slave for life. Signed 4 Jan 1850.

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