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

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Record #272 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 18
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/9/1818
Name Negro Joseph
Height 5' 6 3/4"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors large lips & small eyes
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty & is son of Negro Sinah who was manumitted by Levin LeCompte. Age abt 19 yrs, granted on information of Anna Keene

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