Selena Newton and John Q. Mears

Photograph of

Selena Newton and John Q. Mears

Name(s)

Salina Newton, also known as Selena Newton

Date of photograph

~1800s

Location of photograph

Unknown

Description

Selena Newton and John Q. Mears, colorized, by a copy of Free Black and Mulattos in South Carolina, 1850 Census, compiled by Margaret Motes.

Salina (Newton) Mears (3 May 1831-3 January 1905) was born in the Beaufort District, South Carolina, United States. Her mother was Kitty Newton, who was the daughter of Kitty Newton, Sr. The Newton family were Free People of Color with ancestry dating back to 1790.

The photograph also showcases Margaret Motes' compilation of the Free Blacks and Mulattos in South Carolina, 1850 Census, in which the Newton family is listed.

Type

Photograph

Format

JPG

Rights

Public Domain | All records should be cited as coming from the Center Family History at the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.