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

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Record #918 from Certificates of Freedom in Somerset County, 1821-1864

County Somerset
Gender M
Name Rowly, John
Proof of Freedom BFW
Deed Information
Deed Executed By
Height 5' 8 1/2"
Complexion Black
Age 21
Document Date 1848 May 17
Citation CR47,251-6
Page
PDF Page 108
Other Notes CR47,251-8 sworn Rouse Henderson; son of Leah Rowley born free in WO Cty; living in SO 15 yrs; John Lairs JP

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