George Newton

Black Person Information

First Name:
George
Last Name:
Newton
Family Code:
06389
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
Birth Year:
1789
Description:
Scar on right hand

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Elizabeth Newton
First Owner Code:
W01187
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1823
Second Owner Name:
Elizabeth Newton
Second Owner Code:
W01187XX
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1829
Third Owner Name:
Free
Third Owner Code:
W0000
Year Emancipated:
1829

Additional Information

Notes:
To be hired out until his hire adds up to $450.00, then he will be freed. Finally freed 10 AUG 1829. Indicted in 1838 for selling liquor to slaves.

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