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

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Record #590 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 39
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/30/1831
Name Negro Nancy
Height 5' 2 3/4"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors small scar on right arm
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty by Thomas Bishop; manumitted by him on 8/17/1815; to be free when she arrives at age of 16 yrs. Age now abt 26 yrs, granted on information of Thomas Bishop - letter filed.

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