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

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Record #1085 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 72
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 1/17/1846
Name Mary Brooms
Height 5' 3 1/2"
Complexion very dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Jinny who was manumitted by Bartholomew Ennalls. Age abt 42 yrs, granted on information of John Wrightson.

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