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

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Record #913 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 61
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 10/1/1840
Name Emilene Johnson
Height 5' 1 3/4"
Complexion yellow color
Other Descriptors small sar on forehead
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Sally Johnson who was also born free. Age abt 16 yrs, granted on information of Sally Wright.

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