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

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Record #292 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 20
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/18/1819
Name Negro Frances Jones
Height 5' 6 1/2"
Complexion black color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free. Raised in DO Cty. Son of Hortense who was manumitted by Isaac Creighton. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of L. Murry of B.

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