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

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Record #1683 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber GMH 4
Folio 333
Seller Cathell, Levi
Buyer Shepherd, Benjamin
Slave Harry 24 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $500; sold by order of Orphans Court as property of Harriet Burrouhgs, Gathy Burroughs &
Year 1841
Date 26 June 1841
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer No

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