1833--Thomas Freed by Laws of New York

Title: 1833--Thomas Freed by Laws of New York
Date: 4 Mar 1833
Formatted date: 1833-05-04
Event type: Manumission
Description: 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.
Participant: African American(s): Thomas; unknown, Thomas [10]; Slave holder(s): Tousey, Erastus; Tousey, Zerah; Tousey, Erastus; Tousey, Zerah; Other participant(s): Craig, Zerah
Location: Boone County (Ky.)
Related resource: Craig family; Tousey family
Bibliographic citation: Boone County Deed Book H, page 599
Source: Boone County Deed Books

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