Ellen Wyche (abt. 1880)

Born about 1880 in Monroe County, Georgia, United States

Biography

Ellen Wyche is a part of US Black heritage.

Ellen was born about 1880. She is the daughter of Peter Wyche. She was one of 16 children. Her family was enslaved by Billy Stevens of Upson County, Georgia. After the war, the family rented land from Kit Parker in Monroe County, Georgia.

Her father was part Indian and a free man of color until he was captured in Virginia, taken to Georgia and sold into slavery to the Wych family in Macon. He was cook at the Wych's "The Brown House" for years then sold to Billy Stevens in Upson County. Her parents were married by jumping the broom while at Billy Steven's plantation.^[1]

In the 1880 census Ellen (age 0) was the daughter of Peter Wyche in District 557, Monroe, Georgia, United States.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Emily Mays Interviewed
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00080; Digital film/folder number: 005157377; FHL microfilm: 1254158; Image number: 656; Sheet number: 120; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: M8GN-KLN (accessed 10 August 2023)
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   Ellen Wyche (0), single daughter, in household of Peter Wyche (65) in District 557, Monroe, Georgia, United States. Born in Georgia, United States.