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

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Record #731 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 49
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/7/1833
Name Ruben Banks
Height 5' 10 1/4"
Complexion dark color
Other Descriptors small scar on forehead
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Leah who was manumitted by William Hooper. Age abt 28 yrs, granted on information of Loftis Kirby.

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