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

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Record #893 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 60
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/16/1839
Name James Stanley
Height 6' 10"
Complexion very light chestnut color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Priscilla Stanley who was also born free. Age abt 23 yrs, granted on certificate of Leonard Barnett.

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