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Sheriff's Sale

Summary

Notice: Sheriff Ed. M. Mobley gives notice that per an order of the Washington County Orphan’s Court, he will sell a free black woman, Margaret Ann Burrell, for coming into the state in violation of an act of the General Assembly.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: August 14th, 1861

Page/Column: 3B

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Slavery / Emancipation
  • African Americans
  • Women and Children

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