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

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Record #133 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 225
Buyer or Manumitted Person Algernon S. Piercy
Seller or Owner James Thompson, executor of William J. Howard
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 11 Feb 1850
Transaction Abstract $250 paid by Algernon S. Piercy to James Thompson, executor of William J. Howard, deceased, for Negro man John. To serve until end of year 1858 at which time he will be entitled to freedom under the will of Jacob Howard, deceased. Signed 11 Feb 1850.

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