Martha Bates

Black Person Information

First Name:
Martha
Last Name:
Bates
Family Code:
15636A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Female
County:
Boone
State Born in:
KY
Birth Year:
1833
1850 Census County:
Boone
Description:
"dark complexion, about five feet nine inches high"
Height:
69
Skin Color:
Dark

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Peggy (widow) Bates
First Owner Code:
W05993ZXX
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Boone
First Owner Year Transferred:
1845
Second Owner Name:
Free
Second Owner Code:
W0000
Year Emancipated:
1845

Family

Mother's Name:
Mary Bates
Mother's Family Code:
15636

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