| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 15 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 4/23/1816 |
| Name | Negro Edward Benson |
| Height | 5' 2 1/4" |
| Complexion | dark chestnut color |
| Other Descriptors | small scar on one of his fingers on left hand, has bad teeth |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised by Joseph Haskins of Baltimore Cty. Manumitted by Henrietta Haskins of DO Cty on 4/10/1816. Age abt 23 yrs. |
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