Askins - Mary Ann
MARY ANN ASKINS
Source: Register Of Negro & Mulattos -Montgomery County, Indiana-1851
Mary Ann ASKINS, aged about nine years, a mulatto of light color, born in the state of Indiana, residence in Crawfordsville, Indiana, appeared before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Indiana on the 27th day of April A.D. 1853 for registry and it was proved to the satisfaction of said Clerk by the testimony of Francis H. FRY that said Mary Ann Askins was inhabitant of the state of Indiana at and prior to the first day of November A.D. 1851. Therefore, it is determined by said Clerk that said Mary Ann Askins is entitled to reside in the state of Indiana. Registered April 27th A.D. 1853. Attest : Andrew P LYNN, Clerk, Montgomery Circuit Court.
File Created: 27 October 2010 - kbz -- note: As I was typing these from the courthouse, I could imagine poor little Mary Ann frightened, forced to go to the courthouse to say I'm black -- ohhh, I shudder, but it is indeed a wonderful piece of history in order to place the Askins here in MC