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

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Record #1630 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GMH 9
Folio 261
Seller Morris, Denard
Buyer Smith, William of George
Slave Denard Morris (free negro)
Additional Information (price, other items) Morris hires himself for life to serve Smith as his servant provided he pays "all my just debts & acknowledge payment of $1." Smith to give Morris plenty to eat & good working clothing & 1/2 of every other Saturday
Year 1846
Date 30 Sep 1846
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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