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

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Record #150 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 251
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas Wheatley
Seller or Owner Thomas Bennett
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 13 May 1850
Transaction Abstract $175 paid by Thomas Wheatley to Thomas Bennett for Negro girl Mary Kennard 11 years 5 mos & 17 days old. She to serve until she is 30 yo. Signed 11 May 1850.

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