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

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Record #1812 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 122
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/9/1864
Name Negro Ellen Travers
Height 5' 5"
Complexion yellow complexion
Other Descriptors without visible marks except small scar on 2nd finger between 1st & 2nd finger on left hand
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 21 yrs. Born free & raised on DO Cty. Identified by John C. Graham.

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