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

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Record #192 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 13
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/26/1815
Name Negro James
Height 5' 5 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors large scar on left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free & is son of Negro Nan who was manumitted by Thomas Hill Airey. Age abt 20 yrs. Granted on oath of David Davidson.

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