[Birth certificate of a Negro male child named Jack]

Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

1800-10-21

Birth certificate of Jack, born January 24, 1799, belonging to Fredk. Fisher [probably Colonel Frederick Visscher] of Montgomery County, New York. Includes note dated June 30, 1802 stating that, 'Cates child was born named Tom.'

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Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

Birth certificates--New York (State)
Slavery--New York (State)

Birth certificates

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