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

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Record #172 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 12
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/24/1815
Name Negro Aaron
Height 5' 3 3/4"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors two small scars on forehead.
Freedom Information and Age Raised by Jacob Todd of DO Cty & manumitted by Levin Ross on 12/9/1794; to be free 1/1/1815. Age abt 21 yrs.

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