An infant born into slavery in the household of Celeste Tala de Villiers.
Born in Pensacola, Florida on 5 March 1841. Race is recorded as Negro.
Deed of Manumission: 13 August 1841 – by Celeste Tala de Villiers. Joseph is described as the lawful son of August and Sophie de Villiers (both described as Negro). (Escambia Co. [FL] Deeds, G/366)
FAMILY:
Mother: Maria Sophia de Villiers
Father: Auguste de Villiers
Siblings: Richard de Villiers, Marie Jacinte Ema de Villiers