William Cole

Black Person Information

First Name:
William
Last Name:
Cole
Family Code:
16052A
Color:
Black
Gender:
Male
County:
Jefferson
State Born in:
MD

Enslaver Information

First Owner Name:
Charles COLE
First Owner Code:
55836
First Owner State:
KY
First Owner County:
Jefferson
First Owner Year Transferred:
1818
Second Owner Name:
Free

Family

Mother's Name:
Fanny Clark
Mother's Family Code:
16052

Additional Information

Notes:
Petitioned the court to confirm his freedom against the claims of Mr. John Clarke. Case began 1816 - court declared him free in 1819. PAR 20781601

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