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

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Record #144 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 241
Buyer or Manumitted Person Araminta S. LeCompte
Seller or Owner Delia Byns
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 20 Mar 1850
Transaction Abstract $1 and for love & affection paid by Miss Araminta S. LeCompte to Delia Byns for Negro girl Henrietta Maria 5 yo, slave for life. Signed 13 Mar 1850.

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