| County | Dorchester |
|---|---|
| Page | 17 |
| Date Manumission Certificate Issued | 10/24/1816 |
| Name | Amelia Cornish |
| Height | 5' |
| Complexion | chestnut color |
| Other Descriptors | scar on left hand |
| Freedom Information and Age | Raised in DO Cty; daughter of Annie Cornish who was also born free. Age abt 25 yrs, granted on information of Elijah Stephen. |
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