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

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Record #654 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 44
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 5/24/1832
Name Eliza Cornish
Height 5' 1"
Complexion light copper color
Other Descriptors hair inclined to be straight
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Sarah Johnson who was also born free. Age abt 22 yrs granted on information of James LeCompte, Esq.

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