In the 1880 US Census, Cecilia (age 28) was recorded as widowed in Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina, United States.[1]
Name
Sex
Race
Age
Status
Relation
Occupation
Birth Place
Cecilia Jenkins
F
Black
28
Widowed
Other
South Carolina
Sarah Jenkins
F
Black
4
Single
Other
South Carolina
Charles Jenkins
M
Black
2
Single
Other
South Carolina
Cecilia was probably born enslaved and freed in 1863 due to occupation of Edisto Island by Union forces.
Research Notes
Sources
↑1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880", database with images
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00087; Digital film/folder number: 005162327; FHL microfilm: 1255224; Image number: 20; Sheet number: 374; Sheet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: M6S3-QYB (accessed 28 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBF-9S41
Cecilia Jenkins (28), widowed other, in household of William Millegan (22) in Edisto Island, Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Born in South Carolina, United States.
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