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

Record Detail

Record #740 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 49
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/23/1833
Name Ezekiel Atkinson
Height 5' 10 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors scar on little finger of left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Nancy Atkinson who was also born free. Age abt 34 yrs, granted on information of Henry Hooper.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.