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Shadrick White born free; signed Cornelius Grimes, Joshua Brown, Warfield Todd, Rachael Brown, December 10, 1827; witnessed by Warfield Todd that document of 1827 is true; signed by Cornelius Grimes, April 7, 1828

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Summary:2-sided document. Side one: dated 12/10/1827, Shadrick White born free; signed Cornelius Grimes, Joshua Brown, Warfield Todd, Rachael Brown. Side two: dated 04/07/1828 witnessed by Warfield Todd that document of 1827 is true; signed by Cornelius Grimes.
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Baltimore County
Temporal subject: 1821-1830
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Baltimore County
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
Free African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 4732
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Personal and Family Lives
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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