William Knox, Taney Town, Frederick County: Autograph document signed, October 6, 1821, certifies that Silvia, a black woman, has served her time with him and recommends her for employment; at bottom, sworn to Sam Smallwood, Washington County, Justice of the Peace, by Eliza, that Sylvia Tenny is free; on verso, William Knox acknowledges document to George Price and Samuel S. Forney, Frederick County Justices of the Peace, on November 16, 1822 and on November 23, 1822, and gives oath of Silvia's freedom to them, October 6, 1821
Summary: | William Knox, Taney Town, Frederick County: Autograph document signed, October 6, 1821, certifies that Silvia, a black woman, has served her time with him and recommends her for employment; at bottom, sworn to Sam Smallwood, Washington County, Justice of the Peace, by Eliza, that Sylvia Tenny is free; on verso, William Knox acknowledges document to George Price and Samuel S. Forney, Frederick County Justices of the Peace, on November 16, 1822 and on November 23, 1822, and gives oath of Silvia's freedom to them, [Frederick County], October 6, 1821. |
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: | 1821-1830 |
Geographical subject – Continent: | North America |
Geographical subject – Country: | United States of America |
Geographical subject – Region: | Maryland |
Topical subjects: | Slavery -- Maryland |
African Americans | |
Free African Americans | |
ArchivesUM location: | Maryland Manuscripts collection
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Repository: | Historical Manuscripts |
Browse terms: | Personal and Family Lives |
Civil Rights, Civic Engagement | |
Copyright holder: | Public Domain |
Collection: | Digital Collections |
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