Sandy Cornish | |
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Born | 1793 |
Died | 1869 (aged 75–76) |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Farmer, civic leader |
Spouse | Lillah Cornish |
Sandy Cornish (1793–1869) was an African American farmer, businessperson, and civic leader in Key West, Florida. As a formerly enslaved man who purchased his freedom, he publicly maimed himself to prevent being returned to slavery.