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

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Record #1052 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 70
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/1/1845
Name Emily Jane Stanley
Height 5' 1"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors two small scars on right hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; daughter of Julia Ann Stanley who was also born free. Age abt 18 yrs, granted on information of Edward Stewart.

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