Nelson and Gilly Ann Perry certificates of registration, 1853-08-23
| Description: |
Although slavery was prohibited in Indiana, African Americans were still not given their civil rights. After 1831, black settlers in Indiana were required to register with their county and post a $500 to guarantee good behavior. Nelson and Gilly Ann Perry registered in Gibson County, Indiana. Their registration required a witness, the applicants physical description, and place of birth. |
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| Origin: | 1853-08-23 |
| Created By: |
Lewis, Andrew |
| Contributor(s): |
Gibson County (Ind.) |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16066coll31/id/1640 |
| Collection: |
Indiana State Library Manuscripts Small Collections |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
No Copyright - United States |
| Geography: |
Gibson County, Indiana, United States |
| Subjects: |
Certificates African Americans Gibson Counry (Ind.) Race discrimination |
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