Amelia was born about 1835. She is listed in the 1870 U.S. Census as "Melite", the 35 year old wife of John Baptiste. She is described as Black and her birth year is estimated as 1834 or 1835. Melite is unable to read or write.[1]
The 1880 U.S. Census lists Amelia as a 45 year old married Black woman, living with her family in Louisiana. Her birth year is estimated as 1835. The census notes Amelia is unable to read or write and both of her parents were born in Louisiana.[2]
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