Record #817 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864
| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 54 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 8/15/1836 |
| Name | John Bell |
| Height | 6' 3/4" |
| Complexion | dark chestnut color |
| Other Descriptors | small scar on forefinger of left hand |
| Freedom Information and Age | Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Rachel who was willed free by William Meekins. Age abt 68 yrs, granted on information of Nehemiah Craig. |
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