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

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Record #110 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 8
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/26/1811
Name Negro Stephen Barnett
Height 5' 3 7/8"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors several scars on knees
Freedom Information and Age Born free & raised in DO Cty, being the son of John Barnett. Age abt 19 yrs, granted on information of W. Stewart.

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