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

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Record #270 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 18
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/14/1818
Name Negro Mary
Height 5' 11 1/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors has large lips and small eyes
Freedom Information and Age born free; raised in DO Cty & born free & is daughter of Negro Rose who was manumitted by Thomas Airey. Aged abt 18 yrs, granted on authorization of Francis Airey (5/25/1833 second certificate granted made oath that first one was burnt).

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