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

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Record #1723 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 116
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/4/1860
Name Negro William Henry Banks
Height 5' 8 3/4"
Complexion yellow complexion
Other Descriptors without visible marks except small scar on knuckle of 2nd finger on right hand, small scar on left arm between wrist & elbow.
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 21 yrs. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by George B. Foxwell.

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