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

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Record #1012 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 68
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/26/1844
Name William Bennett
Height 5' 11"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors large scar below right breast
Freedom Information and Age Born free, raised in DO Cty; son of Mindy who was manumitted by Ann Mace. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on certificate of James Dixon.

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