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

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Record #1055 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 70
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/19/1845
Name Emery Pinder
Height 5' 8 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on right eye below the eyebrow
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Jinny who was willed free by Henry Lake. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on oath of Edward Brodess.

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