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

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Record #1360 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 91
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/5/1853
Name Negro Charles Whales
Height 5' 8 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors without any visible marks or scars
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 35 yrs. Born & raised in DO Cty. Son of Susannah who was manumitted by Joseph Ecelston on 3/25/1802, by which said manumission the said Charles was to be free when he arrived at age of 31 yrs. Identified by William Rea.

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