FRANK HAYS' FREE PAPERS

Lauderdale County, Alabama
Deed Book 11, p. 310

Frank Hays Free Papers
Decatur June 7th 1839

This to make known to all whom it may concern, that Frank Hays the bearer of this paper, Is a free boy. He was put with me to learn the Carpenters trade in Huntsville He lived with me Some Ten years. I have universally found him to be Strictly honest and Strictly observes the truth, has never been put much to Joining Carpenter work, but is very good at trying up timber and preparing ready for joining in framing, has [sic] was always Servisable [sic] particularly in morticing for Sash panel doors &c. As to his freedom there is no question of that, I know his Mother & sister. James B. Craighead Esqr formerly of Huntsville is in possession of his free papers.
                                                                                     Henry Bibb
Recorded the 17th January 1845
 

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