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

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Record #29 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 2
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/18/1807
Name Negro Nancy
Height 5'4 1/2"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors well made, round shoulders, long hair, large scars on each elbow
Freedom Information and Age Raised by James Dellehay in DO Cty & manumitted by him on 2/5/1788 to be free in March 1796. Age abt 29 yrs, granted on eath of Lillie M(?).

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