Kern - Dorcas Ellen
Source: Register Of Negro & Mulattos -Montgomery County, Indiana-1851
Dorcas Ellen KERN, aged about 6 years, a Negro girl, a daughter of Levi Kern, born in the state of Indiana, residence in Crawfordsville, Indiana, appeared before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Indiana on the 8th day of November A.D. 1853 for registry and it was proved to the satisfaction of said Clerk by the testimony of Robert I.. VANCE that said Dorcas Ellen Kern 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 Dorcas Ellen Kern is entitled to reside in the state of Indiana. Registered November 8 th A.D. 1853. Attest : Andrew P LYNN, Clerk, Montgomery Circuit Court. -- typed by kbz