African-Americans in Worcester County Maryland Court Records 1742-1800

This is a compilation of Worcester County Maryland court records from 1742 to 1800 which pertain to transactions pertaining to African Americans. The records were originally classified as Deeds of Conveyance but were later archived as Land Records. Categories within the record group include Articles of Agreement Bastardy bonds Bills of sale Certificates of slave importation into the State of Maryland Deeds of conveyance Deeds of gift Deeds of manumissions Deeds of mortgage Deeds of release Depositions Indentures Receipts and Schedules of Goods Chattels Rights and Credits.