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

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Record #806 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 54
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/28/1836
Name Negro Susan
Height 5' 6 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar between her eyes
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Jenny who obtained her freedom together with Susan & Annie in 1825. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Mahala Shannahan.

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