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

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Record #260 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 18
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/18/1817
Name Negro Rose
Height 5' 5 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on left thuymb
Freedom Information and Age Raised by Ezekiel Johnson of DO Cty & manumitted by him on 4/18/1800. to be free at age of 21 yrs which was on 7/20/1810. Age abt 25 yrs, granted on information J. Eccelson

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