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

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Record #453 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 30
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/4/1828
Name Noah Atkinson
Height 5' 6 1/2"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors small scar above right eyebrow
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty, born free; son of Lindy Atkinson who was also born free. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Thomas Hooper. (2nd certificate granted 5/15/1830 having made oath the first was lost).

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