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

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Record #836 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 56
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 1/4/1836
Name Violet Knott
Height 5' 5 1/4"
Complexion black color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Priscilla Knott who was set free by last will and testament of Ann Knott. She is abt 33 yrs, granted on information of James Cropper.

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