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

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Record #350 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 24
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/15/1822
Name Negro John Balding
Height 5' 5 1/4"
Complexion yellow complexion
Other Descriptors scar on left arm about the wrist
Freedom Information and Age Raised by James Harris of DO Cty who manumitted him on 1/21/1803. Granted on information of Thomas K(?); to be free when he arrives at age of 21 yrs. (2nd certificate granted 7/22/1823, former destroyed).

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