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

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Record #933 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 62
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/31/1841
Name Mary Banks
Height 4' 11"
Complexion dark chestnut
Other Descriptors scar on back of left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Readie Banks who was manumitted by Francis Webb. Age abt 35 yrs, granted on certificate of John Webb.

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