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

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Record #1050 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 70
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/24/1845
Name Major Harris
Height 5' 4"
Complexion bright mulatto
Other Descriptors scar on right wrist
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Polly Lingale who was also born free. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on certificate of Levin Christopher and Rose Ann Baker.

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