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

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Record #507 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 34
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/11/1829
Name Lilly -
Height 5' 1"
Complexion black color
Other Descriptors small scar on left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Sally who was manumitted by Sarah LeCompte. Age abt 25 25 yrs, granted on information of James Ratcliff.

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