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

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Record #416 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 28
Date Manumission Certificate Issued no date
Name Rhoda -
Height 5' 3 1/2"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors x
Freedom Information and Age manumitted by Sarah Taylor on 5/23/1793; to be free when she arrives at age of 18 yrs; was raised by said Taylor. Age abt 42 yrs, granted on certificate of Sarah Griffin.

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