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

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Record #1244 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 83
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 10/8/1849
Name Peter Banks
Height 5' 4 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors scar on back of left wrist
Freedom Information and Age Age 21 yrs on 10/5/1849. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by Garrett (?)

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