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

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Record #270 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 3
Folio 591
Seller Whitelock, Elisha E
Buyer Nicols, Joseph of Port Gibson Mississippi
Slave George 18 yo dark colour, Benjamin 35 yo dark colour, Maria 16 yo dark, Hannah 23 yo mulatto & boy child, Mary 16 yo dark, Harriet & boy child 25 yo chestnut, Rachel 15 yo dark, Samuel 35 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $2,413
Year 1827
Date 25 Sep 1827
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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