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

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Record #220 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 15
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/11/1816
Name Ned Mitchell
Height 5' 5 3/4'
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors small scar on back of left hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free and is son of Jillian who was manumitted by John LeCompte, deceased. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on information of William Lecompte

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