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

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Record #7 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 1
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 8/15/1806
Name Jack Cornish
Height 5' 4 1/2"
Complexion blackish color
Other Descriptors scar on each of thumbs.
Freedom Information and Age born free & raised in DO Cty by Richard Pattison, Esq. Manumitted at abt 40 yo

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