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1878--Henrietta Woods Lawsuit
Born in Boone Co. and owned by the Tousey family. She was sold several times, then freed. She was kidnapped and sold south in 1853, having obtained her freedom only five years prior. She was held as a slave until the end of the Civil War, then served her former slaveholder for another four years before returning to Cincinnati in 1869. In 1870 she began the lawsuit against her captors that she ultimately won in 1878. She was awarded $2500.
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n.d.--Freedom for Charles
Charles was emancipated by deed and was described as: "about 45 years, six feet high, very black complexion."
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1847--Arthur Parker Manumits Enslaved Family and Others
The will of Arthur Parker, brother of Richard Parker, states that Jim, his wife and four children may be freed when Jim earns enough from hire. His heirs, two daughters Hannah and Mary Parker, were shown to own 10-11 slaves according to the 1839-1843 tax lists in Boone County. Numbers drop to 2 slaves, then 1 slave by 1853. Jim, Jennie and their children (Morgan, Erastus, Joseph, Jim, Arthur, Robert, Doctor and Silas) were manumitted at Boone County Court, May term, 1847.
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1851--Freedom for Zimmerman's Thirteen Enslaved
In the 1851 Will of Joshua Zimmerman, all slaves to be set free upon his death (13 total). Only 3 were named, others were listed in the 1850 U. S. Federal Census Slave Schedule. Allen to received $50 upon settlement of the estate and third choice of horses (first and second choices went to heirs). Andrew Jackson's mother thinks he may be have moved to Canada. Family or families(s) of William and Sarah were to get a tract of land in Clermont County, Ohio, to be equally divided.
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1849--Freedom for Wyatt
Wyatt was emancipated by bond, upon the death of Clarkson, by his heirs. In a physical description, he is described as follows: "high yellow or mulatto complexion, hair nearly straight." He was the husband of Judy, and in an 1848 Inventory he is valued at $500.
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1848--Freedom for Winnie and Child
Winnie (a.k.a. Winna) was emancipated by bond, upon the death of slaveholder Clarkson, by his heirs. She was the sister of Samuel. In an 1848 Inventory she is described as follows, "Winna $400, "5 ft. 2 in high. Colour: dark mulatto, 28 yrs of age and child two months old same colours." Her child was manumitted with her, Winnie or Winna, at age 2 months, per will of Reuben Clarkson, deceased.
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bef 1850--Freedom for Almeda Philips
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.
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1848--Freedom for Lucy
In the May 1, 1848 deed of Manumission by John T. Alexander to Lucy, a physical description is given- “yellow complexation (sic) about five feet seven or eight inches high.”
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1849--Freedom for Letty
In the November 5, 1849 deed of Manumission by John T. Alexander to Letty, the included description states the following: "aged about thirty seven years of age about a commonsize (sic) woman and common black complexion (sic) for negroes.'
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1856--Freedom for Charlotte and Her Children
On November 5, 1856, Fanny Parker manumitted a woman and her three children: “Charlotte, about 25, copper colour, Mary Ann, aged about 7 years, bright mulatto, Nancy, near three years old, copper colour, and Wade, about fourteen months, copper colour.” Witnessed by Richard Parker and Thomas A. Cornelius.
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1843--Freedom for Esther
Esther is manumitted by slaveholder Hiram Stephens, at County Court, Feb term, 1843. She was described as "five feet four or five inches high, dark complexion."
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1844--Freedom and Property
Aggy, also referred to as Agnes, deed of manumission from Edmund F. Vauter, and Burlington lots 108, 123 and the eastern half of lot 72. Ownership of Aggy had gone to Edmund upon the death of his sister, Virginia Vauter. Virginia left instruction that Aggy be freed upon Edmund’s death or whenever he saw fit, with the town lots transferred to her upon her emancipation.
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1833--Thomas Freed by Laws of New York
On March 4, 1833, Thomas was manumitted by Erastus Tousey, heir of Zerah Tousey, deceased. Thomas was born in New York to Lydia, owned by Zerah, and is entitled to his freedom, by the laws of New York, at age 28 (his age at the time of the deedin 1833). Erastus states in the deed he is unwilling to interfere with any claims that Zerah Tousey's other heir, Zerah Craig, may have to Thomas.
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1833--Judy and Chelsea Freed by Heirs
On December 30, 1833, the emancipation of Judy and Chelsea was arranged. They, being two slaves of Frederick Tanner (deceased), by his heirs, per the wishes of the deceased. The heirs do swear that each is not responsible for the interest any others (of the heirs) nor for the conduct of the slaves.
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1839--Freedom for Jack
The 1833 inventory of estate of Moses Scott, "Negro Jack" was valued at $250. Jack was manumitted at County Court, during the March term of 1839 by the heirs of Moses Scott.
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1847--Freedom for Abraham
May 3, 1847- Deed of manumission- Michael Rouse to Abraham, about 50 yrs old, granted his freedom for the sum of $1, and in consideration of years of faithful service.
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1809--Manumission of Maria
On May 3, 1809, Thomas M. Prentiss emancipates Maria, 26 years old: "Now be it remembered that various causes moving me thereto, I do hereby discharge, exonerate, set free and completely emancipate said Maria from such services and slavery whatsoever.”
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1822--Freedom for Fortune
The 1822 Will of Chichester Matthews mentions that Fortune was to be freed upon the death of his widow, Agnes, unless she should choose to emancipate him earlier. Fortune is not listed in the 1835 inventory, after Agnes' death. Agnes Matthews appears in the 1823 tax list with no enslaved people.
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1836--Manumission of Squire
On February 1, 1836, Squire was manumitted by John Hawkins . At the time of his manumission, Squire was 45 years old.
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1833--Samuel Buys His Freedom
3 June 1833- Samuel Barkshire manummitted by slaveholder Joseph Hawkins (for payment of one dollar.) Samuel was formerly held by slaveholder Richard “Dickey” Barkshire.
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bef 1830--Manumission of Violet
Born in Virginia and enslaved to Joseph Hawkins, he was the husband of Nancy Hawkins. He was manumitted prior to 1830 and lived in Rising Sun,IN, with or near Nancy Hawkins and was named in Nancy's will. He was a member of Middle Creek Baptist Church with Nancy (baptized the same day.) Received at Middle Creek in 1818 (Jos. Hawkins, slave holder).
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1836--Manumission of Tom
The 1836 manumission of Tom, (age about 24 yrs., about six feet in height, bagging weaver by trade) was arranged by Joseph Kendrick administrator for Reuben George, deceased January 29, 1836, to be free February 1, 1836.
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1832 --Administrator Frees Violet
On September 3, 1832, the emancipation of Violet by Joseph Kendrick was arranged, by the administrator of the estate of Reuben George, deceased, per the wishes of the deceased.
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1842--Freedom for Solomon and Patsy
On March 20, 1834, Solomon and Patsy are to be freed after January 1, 1842, and are also to receive $100. In 1850, Solomon was living with Joseph Chambers (son of Robert Chambers) in Covington, Kenton County, his place of birth is listed as North Carolina.
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1845--Manumission of Abraham
Abraham is manumitted by slaveholder Jonathan Carpenter at County Court during the March term of 1845. He was described as "about 5 feet 8 or 10 inches high, a scar on his right cheek caused by the cut of a razor and a scar on this right wrist cased by a burn. He has a light brown complexion."