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

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Record #1737 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 117
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/16/1860
Name Negro Emeline Devine, formerly Emeline Cromwell
Height 5' 1 1/4"
Complexion chestnut complexion
Other Descriptors without visible mark exept scar from cut on back of right hand running from knuckle of 3rd finger across to leaders of little finger
Freedom Information and Age Age abt 40 yrs. Born free & raised in DO Cty. Identified by John R. Martin.

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