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

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Record #155 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 259
Buyer or Manumitted Person Thomas Willis
Seller or Owner John Mills and Eliza Brodess, administrators of Edward Brodess
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 17 Jun 1850
Transaction Abstract Pursuant to Order of Orphans Court of Dorchester County granted 17 Sept 1849 authorizing Mills & Brodess administrators of Edward Brodess, deceased: Negro woman Harriet & her child Mary Jane & their issue until they reach age of 45 yrs. Thomas Willis pays them $375 for Harriet & Mary. Signed 13 Jun 1850.

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