Affidavit of Dereck A. January for the Free Negro Bond for Margaret Rose alias Margaret Smothers Creation of digital images: Digital Library Services, Washington University in St. Louis, University Libraries Washington University in St. Louis, University Libraries St. Louis, Missouri fre0099.1843.000 fnb

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January's affidavit was part of the application and approval process for Maraget Rose to obtain a license to stay in Missouri. Information from Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Freedom Licenses database:

Name: Smothers, Margaret alias Rose Gender: Female Age: 22 Height: 5'1" Personal Appearance/remarks: Dark complexion Security: Dereck A. January Occupation: mantua maker Date of Application: 4 May 1843 County Ct: Book 3 Page 360

 Saint Louis Circuit Court Affidavit of Dereck A. January 1 page Saint Louis, Missouri Saint Louis Circuit Court 1843-05-04

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