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

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Record #1483 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 99
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/18/1857
Name Negro Moses Blake
Height 5' 2 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors left leg somewhat shorter than his other, it having been broked which caused him to limp in walking, small scar on left thumb.
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 26 yrs. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by John J. (?)

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