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

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Record #778 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 52
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/19/1835
Name Sophia Thompson
Height 5' 3 3/4"
Complexion bright yellow complexion
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Betsy Thompson who was also born free. Age abt 17 yrs, granted on information of Betsy Thompson.

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