1857, Lucius Henry Holsey, Male, Freedom Status Transaction (Transfer)
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1857, Lucius Henry Holsey, Male, Freedom Status Transaction (Transfer)
Description
Holsey's ownership was transferred from T. L. Wynn to Richard Malcolm Johnston after Wynn's death.
Partial Transaction: "[Wynn] told me that he was going to die, and wanted me to choose one of two of his intimate friends as my master. He named the two friends and I chose [Colonel Richard Malcolm Johnston], with whom I lived until the emancipation of the slaves."
Partial Transaction: "[Wynn] told me that he was going to die, and wanted me to choose one of two of his intimate friends as my master. He named the two friends and I chose [Colonel Richard Malcolm Johnston], with whom I lived until the emancipation of the slaves."
Event Type
Action Status
Date
1857
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Freedom Status
Age
15
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