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

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Record #331 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 22
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/31/1821
Name James Trippe
Height 5' 10"
Complexion dark copper color
Other Descriptors small scar across right wrist
Freedom Information and Age Free born; raised in DO Cty. Son of Negro Woman called Martha who was manumitted by William S. Delihay. Age abt 28 yrs.

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