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

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Record #357 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 24
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 9/10/1822
Name Ann Cornish
Height 5' 4 1/2"
Complexion yellow complexion
Other Descriptors has small black mole on left cheek
Freedom Information and Age Raised in DO Cty; born free; daugter of David Cornish & Nancy his wife. Age abt 10 yrs.

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