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

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Record #438 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 29
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/20/1827
Name Negro Stephen
Height 5' 11"
Complexion dark color
Other Descriptors small scar on top of right hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free; son of Negro Lena who was manumitted by Caswell Keene. Raised in DO Cty by said Keene, granted on certificate of Caswell Keene. Age abt 28 yrs.

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