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

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Record #1751 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 118
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 1/4/1862
Name Negro John Ross
Height 5' 7 1/4"
Complexion chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors without visible marks, somewhat bald, broad forehead & high cheekbone
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 35 yrs. Manumitted by Martha A. Cook, A.M. Cook & William A. Cook by deed of manumission dated 11/9/1854. To be free on 1/1/1862.

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