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

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Record #711 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 47
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/31/1832
Name Abraham Church
Height 7/31/1832
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors large scar under right arm
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Sarah Church who was also born free. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of William Ward Jones.

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