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

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Record #169 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 12
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/9/1815
Name Mary Nutter
Height 5' 2 1/4"
Complexion light copper color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free. Daughter of Negro Sinah who was manumitted by Levin LeCompte. Raised in DO Cty. Age abt 21. Granted on information of Stephen LeCompte.

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