William Burke

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Burke
Family Code:
05861DA
Color:
Mulatto
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1854.0
Description:
Light yellow complexion
Skin Color:
Light Yellow

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
William Burke
First Owner Code:
W00738
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1857
Second Owner Name:
William Burke
Second Owner Code:
W00738XX
Second Owner State:
KY
Second Owner County:
Nelson
Second Owner Year Transferred:
1857
Third Owner Name:
Free
Third Owner Code:
W0000
Year Emancipated:
1857.0

Family

Mother's Name:
Eliza Burke
Mother's Family Code:
05861D

Additional Information

Notes:
Emancipated by will - Recorded 13 APR 1857. Must leave state by 1 MAY 1857.

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