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
1841-03-29
Rights
Augustinian Provincial Archive
Format
Certificate of Freedom
Language
English
Attribution
Augustinian Provincial Archive 501.01, Folder 121
Collection
Citation
Jane Rudolph, “Statement of Freedom for William Moulden,” The Rooted Project , accessed April 23, 2024, https://rootedproject.org/items/show/8.