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

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Record #833 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 56
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/1/1836
Name Negro Cassa
Height 5' 3"
Complexion black color
Other Descriptors scar on finger of left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty by her mother Dinah who was let free by will of William LeCompte of said county in year 1811. Age abt 16 yrs, granted on information of David Meekins.

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