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

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Record #1861 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Worcester
Liber WET 3
Folio 275
Seller Shockley, Sally E., etc.
Buyer Shockley, Esther
Slave
Additional Information (price, other items) James freed by will of Elijah Shockley 17 June 1862; laws of state prohibit so James belongs to daughters - Sally E. Shockley, Mary A. Fooks (wife of DC Fooks), Rebecca Shockley & Isabella Shockley; sold for $5 to Esther Shockley - free woman of color
Year
Date 06 Sep 1862
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer

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