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

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Record #227 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 15
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/7/1816
Name Nancy Hughes
Height 5' 3 3/4"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors small scar on back of right hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free & raised in DO Cty. Daughter of Milcah Hughes who was also born free. Aged abt 20 yrs, granted on information of Henry C Elbert

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