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

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Record #99 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 7
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 1/23/1811
Name Negro Elenor
Height 5' 1 1/2"
Complexion light chestnut color
Other Descriptors flat nose, thick lips; small scar over left eyebrow
Freedom Information and Age Born free, raised in DO Cty being daughter of Negro Anney Fitzgerald whose mother was sold to Daniel Sullivane for having several illegitimate children. Age abt 18 yrs.

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