Simon Edwards

Black Person Information

First Name:
Simon
Last Name:
Edwards
Family Code:
06966
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Nelson
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1817.0
Description:
5' 11-1/2" tall. Dark Copper complexion, a small scar to the right of the right eye, high forehead, good contenance, knock-kneed from Rheumatism pain
Height:
72
Skin Color:
Black

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Haden Edwards
First Owner Code:
W01051A
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Nelson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1861
Second Owner Name:
Free
Second Owner Code:
W0000
Year Emancipated:
1861.0

Additional Information

Notes:
Emancipated by will with the proviso that they must go to Liberia - money supplied in will.

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