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

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Record #961 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 64
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/5/1842
Name Negro William Simpson
Height 5' 11 3/4:
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on forefinger of left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Rachel Jenkins who was also born free. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on certificate of John Hodson.

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