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

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Record #699 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 47
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/25/1832
Name Negro Charles
Height 5' 9 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors scar on left arm
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Rachel who was manumitted by Thomas Wichen(?). Age abt 33 yrs, granted on information of Peter Willis.

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