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

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Record #153 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 255
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas Jones
Seller or Owner James M. Bannon
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 15 May 1850
Transaction Abstract $210 paid by Thomas Jones to James M. Bannan of Baltimore City for girl Susan 11 years & 6 months old on 1 May 1850 to serve until 1 Oct 1868 or until she arrives at age of 30 yo as per Deed of Manumission recorded in Cambridge, Dorchester County. To serve period of 18 years & 6 mos from this 1 May. Signed 13 May 1850.

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