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

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Record #879 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 59
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/3/1839
Name Jeremiah Tubman
Height 5' 11 1/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on each of his little fingers
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Thomas who was manumitted by C. Keene. Age abt 23 yrs, granted on information of William R. Tall.

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