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

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Record #454 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 30
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/15/1828
Name Nancy Bishop
Height 5' 3 1/4"
Complexion light chestnut colro
Other Descriptors small scar on forefinger on left hand
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty, born free; daughter of Nancy Lee who was manumitted by David Lee. Age abt 17 yrs, granted on information of David Lee. (2nd certificate granted on 5/2/1832 having made oath that the former was lost.)

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