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

Record Detail

Record #1571 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 105
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/10/1858
Name Negro Augustus Wheatley
Height 5' 5 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors without any visible marks or scars, right foot deformed by injury
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 30 yrs. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by Skinner Hubbard & Samuel Abbott.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.