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

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Record #780 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 52
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/18/1835
Name Sophia Bishop
Height 5' 7 3/4:
Complexion black color
Other Descriptors small scar over left eye
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Leah Bishop who was also born free. Age abt 20 yrs, granted on information of James Mills.

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