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

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Record #466 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 31
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/11/1828
Name Washington Thompson
Height 5' 7 3/4"
Complexion very yellow
Other Descriptors small scar in his forehead & one on upper lip
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty, born free; son of Betsy Thommpson who was also born free. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Draper Thompson

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