Note
Cornelius's certifcate of freedom gave the following information:
Prisoner's No... 35/453
Name................... Cornelius James
Ship....................... Bengal Merchant (1)
Master.................. Campbell
Year....................... 1835
Native Place....... Berkshire
Trade or Calling Basket Maker & Tinman
Offence................
Place of Trial...... Berks
Date of Trial....... 1 July 1834
Sentence............. 14 years
Year of Birth....... 1805
Height................... Five Feet Nine Inches
Complexion......... Dark Sallow
Hair......................... Black
Eyes........................ Brown
General Remarks Scar back of left thumb. Little finger of right hand crooked.
Scar above right knee
- Last updated: June 9, 2022 19:52
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- Event: Freedom: August 31, 1848