| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 111 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 7/26/1859 |
| Name | Negro William Cornish |
| Height | 5' 6 1/2" |
| Complexion | black complexion |
| Other Descriptors | small scar on forehead & somewhat pockmarked on account smallpox |
| Freedom Information and Age | Born free & raised in DO Cty. Age abt 40 yrs, identified by Richard Hays. |
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