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

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Record #508 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 34
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/24/1829
Name Henry -
Height 5' 5 1/2"
Complexion bright yellow complexion
Other Descriptors forefinger of left hand affected by loosing abt half
Freedom Information and Age Raised in Do Cty; son of Negro Susy who was free born. Age abt 35 yrs, this certificate granted on information of John Scott.

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