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

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Record #839 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 56
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/13/1837
Name Negro John
Height 5' 10"
Complexion bright yellow complexion
Other Descriptors
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty by Seymour Fritz; son of Negro Rachel who was manumitted by Seymour Fritz; both Rachel & John manumitted on 4/16/1816 by said Seymour Fitz.

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