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

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Record #1179 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 79
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/4/1848
Name Harry Teakle
Height 5' 2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors scar in center of forehead & another on top of left eye from a cut.
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Sophia Teakle who was bound as apprentice to Jane Marine who brings petition that said Harry is 21 yrs of age. Granted on information of Thomas Harper & Walter Kirby.

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