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

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Record #428 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 29
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 11/13/1826
Name Lucy Cornish
Height 5' 3"
Complexion dark chestnut color
Other Descriptors small scar between her eyes
Freedom Information and Age Born free; is daughter of Hanna Evans who was also born free. Age abt 46 yrs.

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