America Hobbs

Black Person Information

First Name:
America
Last Name:
Hobbs
AKA:
Marica
Family Code:
05716E
Color:
Mulatto
Gender:
Female
County:
Nelson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1806
Description:
5' 8" tall. Bright mulatto complexion. Very handsome with a round face,high cheekbones, and good form. Black hair. 170 lbs
Height:
68
Weight:
170
Skin Color:
Bright Mulatto

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Joshua Sr. Hobbs
First Owner Code:
W00162B
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1808
Second Owner Name:
Joshua Hobbs
Second Owner Code:
W00162BXX
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1808
Third Owner Name:
Jacob BLAND
Third Owner Code:
03253
Third Owner Year Transferred:
1809
Fourth Owner Name:
Free
Year Emancipated:
1809

Family

Mother's Name:
Fanny Hobbs
Mother's Family Code:
05716
Father's Name:
Jacob Bland
Father's Family Code:
03253

Additional Information

Notes:
Noted as a yellow girl. Purchased with sister then emancipated

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