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

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Record #129 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 9
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/24/1812
Name Nelly Reardon
Height 5' 4 1/2"
Complexion bright mulatto
Other Descriptors small scar on second finger on right hand
Freedom Information and Age Born free & being the illegitimate child of Jesse Reardon who was convicted November Term 1765 & was sold at that time to Ezekiel Keene until she arrived at age of 31 yrs, now being abt 43 yrs.

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