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

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Record #677 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 45
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/5/1832
Name Esther Gilis
Height 5' 2 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors two small scars on left wrist
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Plinan who was manumitted by Sarah W(?). Age abt 28 yrs, granted on certificate of Bertha Jefferson.

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