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

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Record #1180 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 79
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/7/1848
Name Emeline Slater
Height 5' 4 1/2"
Complexion light chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors little finger on left hand is crooked
Freedom Information and Age Wife of Henry Slater and daughter of Tryphema & Planer Tubman. Born free; raised in DO Cty. Abt 29 yrs of age. Granted on information of Samuel Harrington.

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