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Biography
Hilse Smith is a part of US Black heritage.
Hilse was born before 02 July 1842, which was the date of her slave owner James Richard Smith's will in which she was given to Richard's wife, Patience Smith. Her age is unknown but she has a child, Barbary.
Will of Richard Smith. Greene Co., GA, Original Wills, written 2 Jul 1841, proved 6 Jul 1842. Digital image at Ancestry.com - https://preview.tinyurl.com/y8xya7vb
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