Infant enslaved by William Philson

Description: 
Infant enslaved by William Philson
Sex: 
Unknown
Parent(s): 
Maria
Race: 
Black
Slave Status: 
Enslaved
Cause of Death
COD Category: 
Homicide
COD: 
Infanticide
COD Inquest Finding: 

upon their oaths do say that the said child came to its death at the residence of Wm Philson in Laurens District by the Hands of Naty & Maria Negro women slaves the property of Wm Philson against the peace & Dignity of the State aforesaid.

COD Short Description: 
infant found dead
Original Record: 
2316
Owner: 
William Philson

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