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

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Record #185 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 13
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/3/1815
Name April -
Height 5' 6 7/8"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors end of her forefinger on right hand cut off
Freedom Information and Age Raised by James Slate of DO Cty & manumitted by him on 3/2/1798. age abt 24 yrs.

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