bef 1850--Freedom for Almeda Philips
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Title
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bef 1850--Freedom for Almeda Philips
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Formatted date
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1850-01-01
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Before
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1850
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Event type
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Manumission
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Description
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She was born in Boone County and was the daughter of "Pigeon," also known as Lahomena. She was the mother of Evalina, Silvey, John, and Lynny. Almeda was free before 1850 and lived on a property owned by John Cleves Short. Associated slaveholders included Cave Johnson and William or Milton Kirtley. She was married twice, Noah Philips and Roger Bush.