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

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Record #706 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 47
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/10/1832
Name Lydia Jackson
Height 5' 6 1/2"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors small scar on joint of left thumb
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Polly who was also born free. Age abt 24 yrs, granted on information of Annie Wheeler.

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