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

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Record #1041 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 69
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/29/1845
Name Henry Williams
Height 5' 6"
Complexion very yellow
Other Descriptors long hair for a Negro
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Mary Williams who was also born free. Age abt 23 yrs, granted on oath of Jonathan Paul.

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