Milly Howard

birth1815
childrenMary 1844, Levi 1846, John A. 1847, Reuben 1850, Martha 1852, Marcellus 1858
death
emancipation Deed dated May 25, 1863 from her husband Reuben Howard, along with their children John, Reuben, Marcellus, Mary, and Martha
first nameMilly
misc. informationThere is something strange about this family. They are listed in the 1850 and 1860 censuses - indicating free blacks - but Reuben emancipated Milly and five of their children in 1863. Registration approved by RC court Jul. 1863.
occupationCook, Nurse, Wash Woman
parents
sources (see key to sources sheet)C 1850, 1860, 1870; E; RC Minute Book
spouseReuben Howard
surnameHoward