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

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Record #133 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 9
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 2/19/1813
Name Negro Adam
Height 4' 10"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors large mole on left shoulder & has large whiskers
Freedom Information and Age Raised by John Kirwan of DO Cty; manumitted by Jacob Todd to be free 1/1/1812. Age abt 45 yrs. (Granted second certificate 7/13/1814 to Adam).

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