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

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Record #826 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 55
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/29/1836
Name Richard Ferguson
Height 5' 9"
Complexion black color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Manumitted by James Jones of Thomas on 3/28/1827; to be free on 8/29/1836. Raised in DO Cty by James Jones of Thomas. Age abt 37 yrs, granted on information of Ruben Tall.

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