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

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Record #323 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 22
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/15/1821
Name Rachel Johnson
Height 5' 1"
Complexion yellow complexion
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Free born; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Rachel who was manumitted by Rachel Griffith of said county. Age abt 22 yrs, this certificate granted on oath of Draper (?) and the certificate of Edward Griffith.

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