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

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Record #149 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 10
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/12/1814
Name Negro William
Height 5' 9"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar on left wrist
Freedom Information and Age Raised by John LeCompte of DO Cty. Manumitted by Levin LeCompte on 8/12/1790 tob be free 1/1/1791. age abt 50 yrs.

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