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

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Record #398 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 27
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 4/22/1825
Name David Travers
Height 5' 10"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; son of Negro Winny who was manumitted by Henry Travers of Virginia. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on information of Margaret Shenton.

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