But, his paternal grandmother, Sally Dunning, was at least the third generation of free people of color; in the 1860 census, she is listed as a free mulatto, along with her mother, grandmother, and siblings.
But, his paternal grandmother was at least the third generation of free people of color; in the 1860 census, she is listed as a free mulatto. This was along with her mother, grandmother, and siblings. Sally Dunning is his paternal grandmother.