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

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Record #431 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 29
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/22/1827
Name Negro David
Height 6'
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors large thick lips
Freedom Information and Age Born free; son of Negro Lilly was was manumitted by Daniel LeCompte. Age abt 21 yrs, granted on information of Wiliams G. LeCompte.

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