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

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Record #318 from Slave Sales in Somerset and Worcester County land records, 1825-1864

County Somerset
Liber GH 4
Folio 316
Seller Whitelock, Elisha of Wo Cty
Buyer Cotton, William of Nelson Cty Kentucky
Slave Mary 14 yo, Margaret 11 yo, Sam 18 yo, Dolly 16 yo, Caleb 14 yo, Abel 11 yo, Amos 8 yo, James 25 yo, Albert 15 yo, Harry 17 yo
Additional Information (price, other items) $2,065
Year 1828
Date 24 Sep 1828
Sold out of state or to possible slave dealer Yes

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