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
1841-03-29
Rights
Augustinian Provincial Archive
Format
Document
Language
English
Attribution
501.01, Folder 121, Item 3, Augustinian Provincial Archive, Villanova, PA
Citation
Jane A. Rudolph, “Certificate of Freedom (1841),” The Rooted Project , accessed April 23, 2024, https://rootedproject.org/items/show/54.