Lot 1110
Freepersons manuscript documents (2), comprising 1826 (Sept. 9) Sworn Oath by a farmer that Delilah "a yellow Woman was Free Born," the farmer "having perfect Recollection of her Father and Mother before her Birth," and 1859 (Sept. 26) Freepaper Court document with embossed seal of Bedford County stating "Betsey Ellen Tanner, daughter of Eliza & Emanuel Tanner a free person of color, light complexion.born free of female ancestors who were free previous to the year 1806." A rare pair of documents.
Estimate 150 - 200
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| Realized $135 |
