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

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Record #1079 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 72
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 1/18/1846
Name Henry Washington
Height 5' 4"
Complexion very dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors scar on left side of his neck
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Susan Washington who was also born free. Age abt 25 yrs, granted on information of John Anthony.

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