1865, Billy Hull, Male, Freedom Status Transaction (Emancipation)

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1865, Billy Hull, Male, Freedom Status Transaction (Emancipation)

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Billy was freed after the Civil War, but insisted on sticking with his master, Henry Hull, for support.

Partial Transcript: "Old Billy insisted on sticking to his master who supported him, and took to making tubs and buckets for ready cash to buy his dram and tobacco."

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1865

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