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

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Record #759 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 51
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/14/1834
Name Isaac Banks
Height 5' 5"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on right arm below elbow
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Sinah Jackson who was also born free. Age abt 26 yrs, granted on certificate of Thomas Higgins.

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