Certificate of Freedom (1841)
Title
Certificate of Freedom (1841)
Description
In 1840, Jane Rudolph grants twenty-two-year-old William Moulden his freedom. According to Pennsylvania’s gradual abolition policies, Moulden was not legally required to be freed until twenty-eight years old. Moulden continued to work for Rudolph as a free man until 1843.
This certifies that Moulden was freed in 1840.
This certifies that Moulden was freed in 1840.
Creator
Jane A. Rudolph
Date
March 29, 1841
Contributor
Angelina Lincoln
Rights
Augustinian Provincial Archive, Villanova, PA
Language
English
Type
Certificate
Identifier
501.01, Folder 121, Item 3, Augustinian Provincial Archive, Villanova, PA
Text
March 29th 1841
Wm Moulden was free Sep. 5th 1840 having faithfully discharged his engagements to Mr. John Rudolph, and since his death, continued to do the same by me, I cheerfully say that I believe him to be a sober, honest, and industrious man, and also that he is of a peaceable disposition.
Jane A Rudolph
Wm Moulden was free Sep. 5th 1840 having faithfully discharged his engagements to Mr. John Rudolph, and since his death, continued to do the same by me, I cheerfully say that I believe him to be a sober, honest, and industrious man, and also that he is of a peaceable disposition.
Jane A Rudolph
Citation
Jane A. Rudolph, “Certificate of Freedom (1841),” The Rooted Project , accessed June 1, 2023, https://rootedproject.org/items/show/54.