Marriage Certificate of Reuten Bunrel and Ester Seurs of Virginia
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While many slave couples formed lasting bonds during their enslavement, slave marriages had no legal foundation or protection. The abolishment of slavery not only meant citizenship but the ability to have legally recognized marriages without fear of the loss of a spouse through sale. The Bureau helped facilitate and record marriages. This is the marriage record of Reuten Bunel and Esther Seurs.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.
National Archives Identifier: 595024
Full Citation: Marriage Certificate of Reuten Bunrel and Ester Seurs of Virginia; Records of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, Record Group 105. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/marriage-certificate-of-reuten-bunrel-and-ester-seurs-of-virginia, March 20, 2023]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.