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

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Record #491 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 33
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/25/1829
Name Jack -
Height 5' 1"
Complexion black complexion
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Raised in Somerset Cty; manumitted by James Shenter of DO cty; daughter of Negro Flora who was manumitted by John Greenwood. Age abt 27 yrs, granted on information of Edward Sheppard.

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