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

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Record #538 from Certificates of Freedom in Somerset County, 1821-1864

County Somerset
Gender M
Name Gilliss, Jesse
Proof of Freedom BFW
Deed Information
Deed Executed By
Height 5' 7 1/2"
Complexion Black
Age 27
Document Date 1856 Jan 8
Citation CR 47,251-7
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PDF Page 43
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