Davis, Emilie

Emilie Davis was a young African-American woman who lived in Philadelphia during the Civil War. She was born on February 18 in an unknown year and was most likely in her late teens or early twenties when she began her diary in 1863. She seems to have lived alone but occasionally stayed with the family for whom she was working. She was educated, enjoyed reading, and also attended night school.

From the description of Emilie Davis diaries, 1863-1865. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 61324899