https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/039473https://www.wvhistoryonview.org/image/039473.jpgSarah Seals, Monongalia County, W. Va.Slaves--United States.Portraits--S.Sarah Seals was born a slave to the Benjamin B. Thorn family, ca. 1838-1842. She remained a slave until the Civil War and after emancipation she earned her living by keeping house for several people in Monongalia County. Information found on pages 30-31 in the book, "Our Monongalia..." by Connie Rice. Information with photo: "Courtesy of Laura Michael".West Virginia History OnView