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

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Record #480 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 32
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 12/18/1828
Name John Pattison
Height 5' 9"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on right side of forehead
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Esther who was manumitted by Richard Pattison. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Levi D. Travers.

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