Dorchester County, Maryland Slave Records

Opened savings account No. 8678 at Dorchester branch. Recorded birthplace as Dorchester County, former master listed as Fowler.

Opened savings account No. 6498 at Dorchester branch. Recorded birthplace as Dorchester County, former master listed as Harrison.

Opened savings account No. 3664 at Dorchester branch. Recorded birthplace as Dorchester County, former master listed as Hamilton.

Opened savings account No. 7409 at Dorchester branch. Recorded birthplace as Dorchester County, former master listed as White.

Appraised in estate inventory of Boyd plantation, evaluated at $803. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Shelton to Bryan for consideration of $1372.

Opened savings account No. 6279 at Dorchester branch. Recorded birthplace as Dorchester County, former master listed as Ellis.

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Dorchester District. Monthly wage stipulated at $21 with rations and lodging provided.

Opened savings account No. 6852 at Dorchester branch. Recorded birthplace as Dorchester County, former master listed as Boyd.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Brooks. Allotted to lot #7 in final decree.

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Long to Parker for consideration of $1378.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Brooks. Allotted to lot #2 in final decree.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Mitchell. Allotted to lot #2 in final decree.

Enumerated under slaveholder Dandridge in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 60.

Enumerated under slaveholder Smith in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 54.

Enumerated under slaveholder Thomas in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 19.

Enumerated under slaveholder Robertson in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 67.

Enumerated under slaveholder Armstrong in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 68.

Enumerated under slaveholder Garland in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 62.

Enumerated under slaveholder Fisher in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 49.

Enumerated under slaveholder Bailey in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 35.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Smith. Allotted to lot #6 in final decree.

Appraised in estate inventory of Ellis plantation, evaluated at $673. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Appraised in estate inventory of Pendleton plantation, evaluated at $1023. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Dorchester District. Monthly wage stipulated at $27 with rations and lodging provided.

Appraised in estate inventory of Dabney plantation, evaluated at $936. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Appraised in estate inventory of Haynes plantation, evaluated at $1069. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Christian. Allotted to lot #4 in final decree.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Scott. Allotted to lot #2 in final decree.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Long. Allotted to lot #5 in final decree.

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Dorchester District. Monthly wage stipulated at $23 with rations and lodging provided.

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Griffin to Martin for consideration of $1366.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Harrison. Allotted to lot #8 in final decree.

Labor contract registered with Assistant Commissioner for Dorchester District. Monthly wage stipulated at $21 with rations and lodging provided.

Enumerated under slaveholder Gaines in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 16.

Enumerated under slaveholder Smith in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 26.

Enumerated under slaveholder Scott in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 35.

Enumerated under slaveholder Thompson in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 65.

Enumerated under slaveholder Armstrong in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 21.

Enumerated under slaveholder Washington in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 69.

Enumerated under slaveholder Harris in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 37.

Enumerated under slaveholder Martin in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 54.

Enumerated under slaveholder Hamilton in Dorchester County Schedule 2 (Slave Inhabitants). Age recorded as 70.

Recorded in estate division between legal heirs of Brooks. Allotted to lot #8 in final decree.

Appraised in estate inventory of Rogers plantation, evaluated at $300. Listed alongside family members in probate court ledger.

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Cook to Robinson for consideration of $1091.

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Davis to Powell for consideration of $560.

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Morris to Fitzhugh for consideration of $486.

Deed of emancipation granted by Morgan. Stated freedom to take effect on January 1, 1846.

Conveyed in land & chattel deed of sale from Ross to Nelson for consideration of $1018.