Description
Tilda, an aged slave negro, who has lived in the Samuel’s home all her life, died last Monday of pneumonia.
She was given to Mantee Samuels and wife by her sister when she was 3 years old as a slave child, being 71 now (born ~1860). She was given as part of property to the heirs, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Samuels, also a home provided for her by her former owner and a burying lot in the cemetery here where she was laid to rest Tuesday.
Rev. Froman conducted the services in the home with an attendance of 75 white people only, as Tilda never associated with her race.
During a Baptismal service on the creek bank about 15 years ago, Tilda gave her confession in Christ and was also baptized, attaching herself to the Christian church here. Her service to the church was by helping cook for church dinners and washing dishes at socials.Date(s) of Creation
3/12/1931
