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

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Record #900 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 60
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/26/1840
Name Susan Matilda
Height 5' 3 1/2"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors lost several of her foreteeth; born free
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Hilly who was manumitted by Isaac Creighton. Age abt 30 yrs, granted on information of Levi D. Travers.

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