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

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Record #616 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 41
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/2/1832
Name Betsy -
Height 5' 2 1/2"
Complexion dark color
Other Descriptors small scar on left wrist
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Hannah who was manumitted on 5/25/1797 by Bartholomew Ennalls. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on certificate of Solomon LeCompte.

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