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

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Record #177 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 12
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/10/1815
Name Negro Eli
Height 5' 6"
Complexion light chestnut color
Other Descriptors large scar on right side of his breast
Freedom Information and Age Born free & is son of Negro Leah who was also born free. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of John Macer

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