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

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Record #761 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 51
Date Manumission Certificate Issued No date
Name Negro Matilda
Height 5' 2 1/2"
Complexion dark complexion
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; born free; daughter of Maria who was also born free. Age abt 25 yrs, granted on information of Samuel Cochran.

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