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

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Record #866 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 58
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/16/1838
Name Emmaline Jones
Height 5' 4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors large "suit" of hari on her head
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Millie, who was manumitted by James Tripp. Age abt 36 yrs, granted on information of Jacob Barnett.

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