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

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Record #1006 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 67
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/6/1844
Name Samuel Offer
Height 5' 11 1/2"
Complexion very dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors stout made; scar on inside of thumb on left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Betty who was manumitted by Nathan Griffin. Age abt 23 yrs, granted on information of James M.

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