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

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Record #198 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 13
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/21/1815
Name Eliza Thomas
Height 5' 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors large scar on right foot occasioned by a burn.
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty. Is daughter of Tamer Thomas, who was set free by William Langrell. Age abt 16 yrs, granted on information of John Willoughby.

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