1848--Freedom for Frances Newman

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Title

1848--Freedom for Frances Newman

Date

1848

Formatted date

1848-01-01

Event type

Manumission

Description

Born in Georgia, she is the wife of Samuel Barkshire. She was initially enslaved by Dickey Barkshire, and later by Joseph and Nancy Hawkins (who freed her in Rising Sun in 1838). She was instrumental in UGRR activity.

Participant

African American(s): Frances Newman
Slave holder(s): Hawkins, Joseph; Hawkins, Nany

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Bibliographic citation

Dearborn County Deed Book P, page 180

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Title Alternate label Class
Hawkins, Joseph Participant in Person
Newman, Frances Harriet Participant in Person
Barkshire, Dickey Participant in Person
Hawkins, Nancy Participant in Person