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

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Record #712 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 48
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/4/1832
Name Josiah Atkinson
Height 6' 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors scar on left arm occasioned by bite of dog
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised n DO Cty; son of Nancy Atkinson who was also born free. Age at 23 yrs granted on information of Henry Hooper.

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