Re: Thomas Bay b. 1793 photo
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Re: Thomas Bay b. 1793 photo
brenda white 5/23/07
Brenda,
I have looked at the census and asked other BAY family about my ancestors having slaves (too hard to use the word "owning") and here is what I have found out today. Not much, but here goes;
1. The Texas census (1860 or 1870) does not list any nor does the Tennessee (1840) I do not have the 1850 census to see. (Thomas and Harrison came to TX in late-1850 so they should appear in TN and not TX that year.) I am guessing that thjere would be no reason not to have them listed.
2. There ARE some black BAYs in the Montgomery/Grimes Co. area so more work needs to be done here.
3. At the BAY cemetery there are some unmarked graves that I have not checked. Could be your line, too.
4. As far as the names you gave, no one seems to know at this stage but there is time to jog the memory or look over past notes. My cousin Janna Henry may contact you as she has done great work on our families as well.
5. Please feel free to contact me direct any time at [email protected]