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

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Record #498 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 33
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/19/1829
Name Negro Thomas Sharp
Height 6' 6"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar across left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; son of Negro woman Nancy who was manumitted by Michael Pattison. Age abt 21 yrs on information of Mathias M(?).

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