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

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Record #37 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 3
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 10/20/1807
Name Negro Roger
Height 5' 4 1/2"
Complexion copper color
Other Descriptors large nose, thick lips & 2 small scars one on each side of nose.
Freedom Information and Age Manumitted by Sarah LeCompte of DO Cty on 12/15/1801. Age abt 29 yrs, granted on information of …..?

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