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

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Record #877 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 59
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/15/1839
Name Negro Steven Jones
Height 5' 8"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free, raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Comfort, who was manumitted by Bartholomew Ennals of said county on 5/22/1797. Granted on information of Anthony Manning.

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