Rev. Charles T. Torrey (b. Nov. 21, 1813 - d. May 9,
1846)
MSA SC 5496-3363
Accomplice to Slave Flight, Baltimore, Maryland, 1844.
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U.S. CENSUS BUREAU (Census Record, MD) MSA SM61, William Heckrotte, p 35, 1840, Baltimore City, MSA SM 61-100, M 4714.
SECRETARY OF STATE (Pardon Record) MSA S1108, Rev. Charles T. Torrey, May 9, 1846, p 6, MSA S 1108-2, MdHR 7931.
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