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

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Record #1676 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 112
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 10/24/1859
Name Negro Sarah Jane Sampson
Height 4' 11"
Complexion yellow complexion
Other Descriptors without marks, is stout made, has broad face, being wide across cheekbones
Freedom Information and Age Age almost 14 yrs. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by James M. Hackett.

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