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

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Record #876 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 58
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/5/1839
Name Joseph Camper
Height 5' 5"
Complexion very dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar oon left cheek
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Maria Camper who was also born free. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on information of Thomas Hooper.

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