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

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Record #345 from Certificates of Freedom in Somerset County, 1821-1864

County Somerset
Gender M
Name Broughton, Nelson
Proof of Freedom DoM
Deed Information
Deed Executed By
Height 5' 4"
Complexion Dark Chestnut
Age 56
Document Date 1857 May 28
Citation CR 47,251-7
Page
PDF Page 48
Other Notes witness: Isaac Gibbons

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