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

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Record #71 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 5
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/1/1810
Name Negro Joshua
Height 5' 7"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors small scar under left ear
Freedom Information and Age Raised by Sarah LeCompte of DO Cty & manumitted by her on 12/15/1801. To be free after serving James Collins 8 yrs. Age abt 21 yrs.

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