Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

Smith, James
Betty
Francis

nyhs_sc_b-05_f-20_041
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

1814-10-10

Birth certificate of Francis, born August 15, 1814, to a 'slave, a Black woman…named Betty' belonging to New York City merchant James Smith.

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

Birth certificates

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