Barbara E.

They are still there in the 1860 census, they are still listed as mulattoes, they're still rich and they're still making that gin. Gotta love it.

William Ellerson 68 gin maker 8,250 real estate 53,000 personal property
Henry Ellerson 43
William Ellerson 40
Rueben Ellerson 38
Year: 1860; Census Place: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1227; Page: 132

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Ron