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

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Record #1076 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 72
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 10/29/1845
Name William Seaphas
Height 5' 7 1/4"
Complexion darkish color
Other Descriptors small scar on right wrist
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Rachel who was manumitted by John Brohawn. Age abt 28 yrs, granted on certificate of Sarah Smith.

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