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

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Record #390 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 26
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/1181824
Name Negro Harriett
Height 5' 2 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors lost the first joint of the forefinger on right hand
Freedom Information and Age Raised by James Applegarth of DO Cty; manumitted by James Thomas on 7/28/1803; to be free on 1/1/1823. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Caleb LeCompte

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