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

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Record #233 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 16
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/29/1816
Name Negro Betsy Willson
Height 4' 11 1/4 "
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors has small scar on forehead
Freedom Information and Age Born free & raised in DO Cty. Is daughter of Dido who was manumitted by Ennals Martin. Age abt 20 yrs, granted on information of Colonel Thomas Pitt.

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