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

Record Detail

Record #639 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 43
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/10/1832
Name Abraham Stanley
Height 5' 6"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on back of left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Alec Stanley who was also born free. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on information of John Mobray. Granted 2nd certificate, on his having sworn that the former one was stolen from him.)

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.