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

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Record #186 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 13
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/3/1815
Name Rachel Dennard
Height 5' 3 1/2"
Complexion bright chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on left arm above elbow
Freedom Information and Age Born free & is daughter of Sarah Lee who was daughter of Rachel Lee who was convicted of having a child by a slave. Age abt 23 yrs. Granted on certificate of William Ennalls. (2nd certificate given 4/22/1829, first being destroyed).

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