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

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Record #61 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 5
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/9/1809
Name Negro George
Height 5' 8"
Complexion black complexion
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty. Manumitted on 3/21/1786 by Leah Withott to be free on 3/1/1808. Satisfied by oath of James Willis that person making application is same person mentioned in manumission has given him certificate. Age abt 26 yrs.

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