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

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Record #1261 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 84
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/23/1850
Name Negro Charity Manoko
Height 4' 11"
Complexion light chestnut color
Other Descriptors dark mole on right eye
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 39 yrs. Born & raised in DO Cty; manumitted on 5/1/1827 by Samuel Jones of said county, as per chattel deed ER No. 1 Folio 11 of DO Cty Identified by William W. Jones.

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