1848--Freedom for Frances Newman
Item
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
Location
Related resource
Bibliographic citation
Dearborn County Deed Book P, page 180
Source
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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 |