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

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Record #878 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 59
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/15/1839
Name Negro Stephen
Height 5' 6"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on left arm between shoulder and elbow
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Cloe who was manumitted by Bartholomew Ennalls. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on information of James Thompson.

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