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

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Record #268 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 18
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 2/11/1818
Name Negro Parris
Height 5' 5"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors bald head
Freedom Information and Age Raised by William Parker of DO Cty. Manumitted by him on 11/18/1802. to be free on 1/18/1817. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Daniel Lumton?

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