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

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Record #69 from Dorchester County Circuit Court, Chattel Records, 1847-1860

County Dorchester
Volume 776
Page Number 122
Buyer or Manumitted Person Charles Shenton & Thomas D. Keene
Seller or Owner William Robson, son of Wiliam K. Robson
Transaction Type Bill of Sale
Date 15 Aug 1848
Transaction Abstract Charles Shenton & Thomas D. Keene for love & affection which we have for William Robson, son of William K. Robson give him Negro man Harry. They rec'd title to him by the death of Sarah Keene, grandmother of William Robson, son of Wiliam K. Robson & Mary his wife, daughter of Sarah Keen, to to William Robson, son of William K. Robson. Signed 24 May 1844

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