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

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Record #856 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 57
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/11/1837
Name Negro Ritty
Height 5' 4 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on right wrist
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty by William H. Travers; manumitted by him on 7/31/1812; to be free at age of 27 yrs. Age now abt 31 yrs, granted on informaton of Samuel H. Travers.

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