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

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Record #159 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 11
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 3/7/1815
Name Ritty Mears
Height 5' 5 7/8"
Complexion bright mulatto
Other Descriptors small scar on left thumb
Freedom Information and Age Born free, raised in DO Cty. Age abt 18 yrs, granted on certificate & affidavit of Joseph Ennalls

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