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

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Record #39 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 3
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/2/1808
Name Negro Bob
Height 5' 4 1/2"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors well made & has 2 scars one below his left eyebrow & other one on his under lip
Freedom Information and Age Raised by Rebecca Brown in DO Cty & manumitted by her on 3/9/1805. To be free on 1/1/1808. Age abt 28 yrs

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