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

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Record #1580 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 106
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/11/1858
Name Negro Edward Hughes
Height 5' 8 3/4"
Complexion bright chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors scar on inside of right arm at elbow
Freedom Information and Age Born free & raised in DO Cty. Age abt 22 yrs identified by William Rea.

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