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Michael Hauser, Frederick County Justice of the Peace: Autographed document signed, May 24, 1816, attests to oath by Andrew Smith that bright yellow Negro by the name of Joseph Rideout is the same person manumitted by Elizabeth Brawner in April 1812, Maybe 24, 1816

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Summary:Michael Hauser, Frederick County Justice of the Peace: Autographed document signed, May 24, 1816, attests to oath by Andrew Smith that bright yellow Negro by the name of Joseph Rideout is the same person manumitted by Elizabeth Brawner in April 1812, [Frederick County], Maybe 24, 1816
Century:1801-1900
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Frederick County
Temporal subject: 1811-1820
Geographical subject – Continent:North America
Geographical subject – Country:United States of America
Geographical subject – Region:Maryland
Topical subjects:Slavery -- Maryland
African Americans
ArchivesUM location:Maryland Manuscripts collection
  • item 2578
Repository:Historical Manuscripts
Browse terms:Personal and Family Lives
Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Copyright holder:Public Domain
Collection:Digital Collections
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