Gates, Thomas
Source: Register of Negro & Mulattos - Montgomery County, Indiana. 1851
Thomas GATES, aged about 26 years, a Negro man, about five
feet inches high, very black, born in the state of Kentucky,
residence in Crawfordsville, Indiana, appeared before the Clerk
of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Indiana on the 16th
day of November A.D. 1853 for registry and it was proved to the
satisfaction of said Clerk by the testimony of Abner V. AUSTIN
that said Thomas Gates was inhabitant of the state of Indiana at
and prior to the first day of November A.D. 1851. Therefore, it
is determined by said Clerk that said Thomas Gates is entitled to
reside in the state of Indiana. Registered November 16th A.D.
1853. Attest : Andrew P LYNN, Clerk, Montgomery Circuit
Court. - typed by kbz