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

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Record #176 from Northampton County, Virginia Register of Free Blacks 1853-1861

Year Documented Aug 31, 1859
Number 176
Birth Date May 6th 1803
Name Abel Church
Complexion Dark Yellow
Height - Feet 5
Height - Inches 11 4/10
Appearance Large Scar on the top of bald head, Scar on the right thumb, The small & ring finger on the left hand deformed.
Birth Note Born in the County of Northampton, State of Virginia; (dd)
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