Statement of Freedom for William Moulden
Title
Statement of Freedom for William Moulden
Description
On September 5, 1840, Jane Rudolph granted 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 Jane Rudolph as a free man until 1843.
This statement William Moulden's freedom was written by Jane Rudolph on March 29, 1841.
This statement William Moulden's freedom was written by Jane Rudolph on March 29, 1841.
Creator
Jane Rudolph
Date
March 29, 1841
Contributor
Angelina Lincoln
Rights
Augustinian Provincial Archive
Language
English
Identifier
501.01, Folder 121
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
Collection
Citation
Jane Rudolph, “Statement of Freedom for William Moulden,” The Rooted Project , accessed February 5, 2023, https://rootedproject.org/items/show/8.