| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 17 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 5/24/1817 |
| Name | Obediah - |
| Height | 5' 11 1/2" |
| Complexion | yellow complexion |
| Other Descriptors | two scars on left side & one near her right eye |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised by William Edgar & manumitted by said William Edgar on 3/10/1812. To be free on expiration on 5 yrs from that time and to make up all lost time. Now abt 40 years of age. Identified by Wm Edgar. |
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