Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

Record Detail

Record #8076 from 1850 U.S. Census Free Blacks

District Saint Georges Parish
County Accomack
Line Number 34
Dwelling Number 36
Family Number 36
First Name John W
Surname Godfire
Age 18
Sex M
Color B
Occupation Farm hand
Value of Real Estate
Place of Birth Accomac Co., Va
Was the person married within the last year?
Was the person at school within the last year?
If this person was over 20 years of age, could they not read and write?
Is the person deaf-mute, blind, insane, or idiotic?
Transcriber Notes White household of John White

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