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

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Record #5354 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

Page (PDF) 25
Certificate Number 21168
Name of Deceased Gale, Osacar
Place of Death Somerset
Town of Death Chance
Sex M
Race B
Married, Widowed, or Single married
Date of Birth unknown
Age (year, month, days) 41 yrs
Occupation or Employer waterman
Birthplace Md
Father's Name George Gale
Father's Birthplace Md
Mother's Name Hester Laws
Mother's Birthplace Md
Informant (Relationship and Address) John Jones; Chance
Date of Death 12/17/1920
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor natural causes as expressed by July of inquest after deceased was found dead. Cause of death unknown
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long no further information
Physician and Address EP Simpson; Chance
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Chance Md; 12/20/1920Fred T Webster; Deals Island
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
Other Notes

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