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

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Record #656 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 44
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/29/1832
Name Negro Maria
Height 5' 9 1/4"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors large scar o right wrist
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Nel who was freed by Elizabeth Travers. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of William Rea.

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