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The Emancipation Proclamation, issued January 1, 1863, authorized the recruiting of African Americans as United States soldiers. Blacks on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware sought freedom for themselves and their families in return their …
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Who died April 15th 1786 in the 42d year of his age. Very much lamented. He took an early and active part in the great contest that secured the independence of the United States of America. He was an Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency General Washingt…
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One of the first towns and ports authorized by Assembly in 1683. Called "William-Stade" in 1695. Robert Morris, father of the financier of the Revolution lived here until his death in 1750. He is buried at Old Whitmarsh Church.
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Believed to be nation's oldest privately operated ferry service. Ferry has plied across Tred Avon River since Talbot County Court "pitcht upon Mr. Richard Royston to Keepe a Ferry" November 20, 1683, service has been continuous since 1836.
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Robert Morris, Sr. and Robert Morris, Jr., a Revolutionary War financier, lived in the original section. The building served as town hall, convalscent home for World War I veterans and general store. Since the late 1940's it has been operated as a…
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