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

Record Detail

Record #238 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 16
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/12/1816
Name Nancy Jackson
Height 5' 1 3/4"
Complexion yellowish color
Other Descriptors small scar on right arm
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty. Born free. Is daughter of Ann Jackson who was also born free. Age abt 19 yrs, granted on information of Benjamin Woodward

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.