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

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Record #67 from Northampton County, Virginia Register of Free Blacks 1853-1861

Year Documented Aug 31, 1855
Number 67
Birth Date 1809
Name Sophia Griffin
Complexion Dark Yellow
Height - Feet 5
Height - Inches 1
Appearance Mole on the left cheek near the nose-Long scar on the middle finger Mole on the left hand near the wrist
Birth Note Born free in the County of Accomack, State of Virginia; sent by Ro. C. Jacob
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