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

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Record #1679 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GMH 4
Folio 131
Seller Davis, Mary
Buyer Williams, Denard
Slave Ilby 20 yo, Rachel 18 yo, John 16 yo, woman Hannah, boy Isac, girl Eleanor, boy Peter, boy John
Additional Information (price, other items) $5; for the use & benefit of Davis of her natural life, boy John for use of Mary Ann Davis daughter of Mary Davis to have Rachel & all the children she may have for benefit of William - Davis' son; Ilby & any children for benefit of Margaret Jane Davis - Davis' daughter
Year 1841
Date 19 Feb 1841
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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