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

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Record #1563 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 105
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/2/1858
Name Negro John Francis Camper
Height 6"
Complexion chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors scar from cut commencing across middle of palm of left hand running across hand
Freedom Information and Age Born & raised in DO Cty. Age abt 21 yrs, identified by Dr. Edmonson J. Merrick.

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