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

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Record #758 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 51
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/21/1834
Name Henry Divine
Height 5' 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut
Other Descriptors large scar under right arm
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; son of Minny Divine who was manumitted by Elizabeth LeCompte. The said Henry Divine was born free. Age abt 19 yrs, granted on certificate of Ann(?).

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