Thomas Gilman Freedom Papers

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Despite California’s status as a free state, many Southern gold miners brought slaves with them to work the diggings during the Gold Rush. This presented an opportunity, as some of these men and women were able to purchase their freedom. Thomas Gilman (1830-1911) purchased his freedom for $1,000 in 1852. Born into slavery in Tennessee, Gilman was brought to California in 1850 to work in the gold mines near Shaw’s Flat. Within two years he earned enough money to free himself. He spent the rest of his life in Tuolumne County, mining and farming, until he passed away in 1911.

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July 21 1880

This is to certify that I have sold my half interest in the Cart privesiously owend by G. M. Teurner and harnep to Thomas Gilmore for the of two dollars and a Half 2/50 to me in hand paid

John Wainwright

Witness Helen Wainwright

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Brown's Flat Augt 5 1898

This is to certify that Thomas Gilman P of Shaws Flat has paid. Whm Cronin of Browns Flat for one half of aline fence running between Gilman and Cronin.

Whm Cronin

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SChaws Felte 1895

Gusglio 7

ricevistte la Somme Gimense

Pezezi 10.00

Francesco Cardinal

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Oct. 27th 1834

$25

Borrowed & received of Thos. Gilman twenty five Dollars, payable on demand

Eugene B. Drake

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Sawmillflat Sept 14, 1887

Received of Thomas Gilman the sum of $10. Ten Dollars Gold coin, interest on note of Aug 17, 1884.

John Fuchs

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