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

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Record #437 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 29
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/7/1827
Name Negro Aaron
Height 5'6"
Complexion chestnut color
Other Descriptors large scar on right arm
Freedom Information and Age Manumitted on 5/24/1806 by Rebecca Ross of DO Cty; to be free at age of 25 yrs. Age abt 26 yrs, granted on certificate of James Langrell.

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