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

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Record #664 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 44
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/30/1832
Name Celia Thomas
Height 4' 9"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors born free
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Rachel who was manumitted by Margaret Ryder. Age abt 38 yrs, granted on information of William D. Bannon.

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