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

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Record #212 from Northampton County, Virginia Register of Free Blacks 1853-1861

Year Documented Aug 31, 1859
Number 212
Birth Date 25yrs Mar 1859
Name Bridger Drighouse
Complexion Light Chesnut
Height - Feet 5
Height - Inches 4 3/10
Appearance Two scars on the forehead, Scars on on each ear caused by holes for rings. Scar on the left hand near the wrist Scar on the back of the right hand between the fore and miffle finger.
Birth Note Born in the County of Northampton, State of Virginia; (dd)
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