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

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Record #425 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 29
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/24/1826
Name Samuel Jenkins
Height 5' 10 3/4"
Complexion dark color
Other Descriptors scar on left leg just above heel
Freedom Information and Age Born free, son of Esther Jenkins who was manumitted by Sally Taylor. Age abt 22 yrs, granted on information of Sally Griffin.

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