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

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Record #1629 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GMH 9
Folio 220
Seller Purnell William T Purnell, Henrietta
Buyer Purnell, Elisha L
Slave Caleb 21 yo, Sarah 18 yo, her infant 2 mos
Additional Information (price, other items) William & Henrietta of Mississippi, Elisha of WO; William indebted to Elisha $588.33 & interest; security to indemnify; unless paid before 15 Sep 1847
Year 1846
Date 10 Aug 1846
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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