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

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Record #2 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 1
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 7/25/1806
Name Ned Cornish
Height 5' 3 3/4"
Complexion high, blackish color
Other Descriptors round shouldered, well set, scar on outside of left foot. born free & raised on Taylors Island In DO Cty.
Freedom Information and Age Now 21 yo by certification of Richard Pattison. 2nd certificate issued 6/15/1804 age 22 yrs - 1st cert lost

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