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

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Record #111 from Northampton County, Virginia Register of Free Blacks 1853-1861

Year Documented Aug 31, 1857
Number 111
Birth Date Jun 4th 1832
Name Joseph Upshur
Complexion Black
Height - Feet 5
Height - Inches 5 1/2
Appearance Round full face-even and sound set of teeth-good expression of countenance-dimples on cheeks when laughing-and a scar on the knuckle of the forefinger of the left hand.
Birth Note Born in the County of Northampton, State of Virginia; (dd)
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