| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 16 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 6/10/1816 |
| Name | Negro Joseph |
| Height | 5' 7 1/4" |
| Complexion | blackish color |
| Other Descriptors | small scar on right thumb |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised in DO Cty by Joseph Eccelston. Manumitted by him on 3/25/1802 to be free at age of 31 yrs. Age now abt 33 yrs, granted on certificate of Richard Spedden. |
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