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

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Record #846 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 56
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/24/1837
Name John Johnson
Height 5' 6 3/4"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors crooked finger on right hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Roda who was also born free. Ae abt 21 yrs, granted on information of J.W. Eccelston.

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