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

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Record #1137 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 76
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/3/1847
Name Negro Milcah Jackson
Height 5' 4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on forehead (forearm?)
Freedom Information and Age Born free, raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Lilly who was manumitted by Thomas Branwood. Age abt 40 yrs, granted on information of John Abbott.

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