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

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Record #1245 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 83
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 10/13/1849
Name Israel Standly
Height 5' 9 1/2"
Complexion dark mulatto complexion
Other Descriptors small scar on inner part of left arm near middle or bend, 2 large scar on inner part of left lege near knee.
Freedom Information and Age Born, raised and adjourned free by DO Cty Court October term 1844 when he should serve 5 yrs from that date. Abt 28 yrs of age, identified by Samuel D. LeCompte, Esq.

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