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

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Record #101 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 7
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 2/2/1811
Name Negro Dick
Height 5' 9"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors large scar on left wrist
Freedom Information and Age Raised by Peter Harrington of DO Cty. Manumitted by him on 3/14/1790 to be free 3/24/1810. Age abt 26 yrs

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