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

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Record #179 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 12
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/18/1815
Name Mahala Baltimore
Height 5' 3 1/4"
Complexion light chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on left arm
Freedom Information and Age Born free & is daughter of Leah Baltimore, who was daughter of Rachel Lee who was convicted & sold for having a child by a slave. Age abt 19 yrs, granted on the certificate of Joseph Ennals

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