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

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Record #587 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 39
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/17/1831
Name Ritty Pohety
Height 5' 2 1/2"
Complexion chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors scar on left arm
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Sally who was also born free. Age abt 32 yrs, given in certificate of Joseph Ennalls.

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