| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 118 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 6/5/1861 |
| Name | Negro John Henry Cornish |
| Height | 5' 4 1/2" |
| Complexion | dark chestnut complexion |
| Other Descriptors | without visible marks but has large scar from cut on left arm above wrist |
| Freedom Information and Age | Born free, raised in DO Cty. Age abt 21 yrs, identified by Thomas Elsby. |
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