| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 9 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 4/4/1813 |
| Name | negro Stephen Benson |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Complexion | copper color |
| Other Descriptors | small scar across nose |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised by William Bennett of DO Cty & manumitted by John Spedden on 3/18/1807. Age abt 40 yrs. |
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