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

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Record #843 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 56
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/17/1837
Name William Jackson
Height 5' 4 3/4"
Complexion yellow complexion
Other Descriptors scar on left shin
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty by Jack Jackson; born free; son of Nancy Jackson who was also born free. Age abt 23 yrs, given on information of Levin Jones.

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