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

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Record #528 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 35
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/4/1830
Name Charles (Elbert)
Height 5' 8 1/2"
Complexion dark complexion
Other Descriptors large scar on throat
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty by William Hooper of said County; manumitted by him on 1/1/1796; to be free when he arrives at age of 21 yrs.

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