Bill of sale from James Shipley to Margaret A. H. Shipley for Negro slaves named Jane and Joseph
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Shipley, James Shipley, Margaret A. H
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Bill of sale dated August 3, 1841 for Negro slaves named Jane and Joseph sold by James Shipley to his daughter Margaret A. H. Shipley, both of the Howard District of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The sale is in the amount of $200. Witnessed by Justice of the Peace Jas. (James) Martin and recorded by the district clerk (unsigned), the document identifies Jane as a Negro girl age about 10 years and Joseph as a Negro boy age about 5 years. (Editor's note: During this time period, Howard County was known as the Howard District of Anne Arundel County. Howard County was officially designated a county in 1851.)
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Digital Reproduction Of 2 Page Document, 32 X 21 Cm.
Martin, James