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

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Record #873 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 58
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 2/21/1839
Name Negro Fountain
Height 6'
Complexion light chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on right side of chin
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty by Ralph Woodlind; manumitted by him on 7/28/1822; to be free when he arrives at age of 25 yrs. Age now abt 27 yrs, granted on information of Solomon H. Mitchell.

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