Sandy Cornish

Sandy Cornish
Sculpture of Cornish in Mallory Square
Born1793
Died1869 (aged 75–76)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Farmer, civic leader
SpouseLillah 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.