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

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Record #354 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 24
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/28/1822
Name Negro Lilley Gage
Height 5' 4 1/4"
Complexion dark chest color
Other Descriptors small scar on right wrist
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; born free and is daughter of Negro Rebecca who was also born free. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Mary Stewart widow of Thomas.

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