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

Record Detail

Record #394 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 27
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 1/6/1825
Name Negro Ross
Height 5' 3"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar over left eyebrow
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty by Joseph Byus; manumitted by David Chaplain on 12/4/1840. age 41 yrs, granted on information of Joseph Byus.

If you are citing this record, please use the following format:

[Author (if known)], Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864, [Date (if known)], Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva’s Black History, Nabb Research Center, Salisbury University.

Pinned records can be viewed at any time by clicking the More menu in the top right corner of the page, then selecting My Pinned Records.