***Joseph Mouton O'Hear***
(b. abt 1858, d. October 27, 1883)
South Carolina. Born free. Mulatto.
Occupation: teacher.
Father's occupation: drayman, cotton sampler.
Mother's occupation: seamstress.
Joseph O'Hear was born in South Carolina around 1858 to Julia and Saint (or Samuel) O'Hear. His parents were free African Americans living in Charleston. His mother worked as a seamstress, and his father worked as a drayman and cotton sampler.
Joseph registered at the University of South Carolina in February 1874. He was a college student following the classical studies track. The university closed before he completed his degree. He then returned to Charleston and worked as a teacher. He died in Charleston in 1883.
Sources
1). 1860; Census Place: Charleston Ward 8, Charleston, South Carolina; Page: 510
2). 1880; Census Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: 1222; Page: 503A; Enumeration District: 076.
3). Index to Register of Black Deaths film # 2AG. Charleston, SC, USA: 1871-1889. Microfilm, Charleston South Carolina Library
4). 1870; Census Place: Charleston Ward 6, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1487; Page: 541B
Posted 3/25/20