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

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Record #951 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 63
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 12/10/1841
Name Robert Atkinson
Height 6'
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors scar on left elbow
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Nancy Atkinson who was also born free. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on information of R. Atkinson.

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