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

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Record #1600 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 107
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/23/1858
Name Negro John Thomas Bishop
Height 5' 7 3/4"
Complexion x
Other Descriptors scar near right cheekbone, another near right corner of mouth, 2 small scars on right hand- one near wrist
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 24 yrs. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by George W. Jones, White Marsh.

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