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

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Record #182 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 12
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/25/1815
Name Milly Pennington
Height 5' 2 1/2"
Complexion bright mulatto
Other Descriptors small scar in bend of left arm
Freedom Information and Age Born free. Daughter of Negro Linda who was manumited by Isaac Lowe. Age abt 16 yrs & granted on certificate of Martin Wright.

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