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

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Record #184 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 13
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/31/1815
Name Negro Mariah
Height 5' 6 1/4"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors small mole on left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free & is daugther of Ailee who was manumitted by John LeCompte. Age abt 18 yrs & granted on the information of William LeCompte.

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