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

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Record #728 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 49
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/1/1833
Name Henry Parker
Height 5' 3 3/4"
Complexion light chestnut
Other Descriptors small scar on right wrist
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Celia Parker who was also born free. Age abt 17, granted on information of James Thompson.,

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