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

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Record #1775 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 119
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/20/1862
Name Negro Ann Maria Byus
Height 5' 1"
Complexion dark chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors without visible marks except 3 scars from burn on right arm between elboy joint & wrist
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 17 yrs. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by Thomas H. Hicks.

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