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

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Record #27 from Northampton County, Virginia Register of Free Blacks 1853-1861

Year Documented Sept 1, 1854
Number 27
Birth Date March 16th 1833
Name Michael Morris
Complexion Light Chesnut
Height - Feet 5
Height - Inches 10 1/2
Appearance Broad face, round forehead, and countenance expressive of good nature-small scars on the right hand-and a wart on the little finger of the left hand
Birth Note Born free in the County of Northampton, State of Virginia; (dd)
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