Martin Merriwether

Black Person Information

First Name:
Martin
Last Name:
Merriwether
Family Code:
84090
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Jefferson
State Born in:
KY

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Lewis Merriwether
First Owner Code:
W22437
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Jefferson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1850
Second Owner Name:
Free
Second Owner Code:
W0000
Year Emancipated:
1850

Additional Information

Notes:
Freed in 1850, but to remain in paid employment until death of Lewis Merriwether in 1859

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