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

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Record #148 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 249
Buyer or Manumitted Person Edward Shepherd
Seller or Owner Thomas J. Burrows
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 30 Apr 1850
Transaction Abstract $85 paid by Edward Shepherd to Thomas J. Burrows for: Negro girl Grace 14 yo, slave for life. Signed 29 Apr 1850.

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