| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 17 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 12/14/1816 |
| Name | Ruth Hughes |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Complexion | blackish color |
| Other Descriptors | forefinger on right hand the first joint is still |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised in DO Cty by James Sewers; manumitted by Henry Hughes her husband on this day. Age abt 44 yrs old |
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