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

Record Detail

Record #569 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 38
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/4/1831
Name Mahala Wing
Height 5' 5 1/4"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors stout made
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; born free; daughter of Negro Pleasant who was manumitted by Henry Hooper. Age abt 20 yrs, granted on information of Jacob Wing.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.