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Collection: Enslaved People
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William Henry Towns, Federal Writers Project: Slave narrative
William Henry Towns recalls his life. Born into slavery in Tuscumbia in 1854, Towns recalls his memories from his early life.
Will, runaway enslaved man committed to Franklin County jail
This is a notice that a man named Will, allegedly escaped from the Montgomery County, KY farm of Reuben McDaniel, had been captured and was being held in the Franklin County (AL) jail. Will was about 35.
Wesley, escaped from South Florence
This is a newspaper article about Wesley, a "bright mulatto boy" who escaped from Samuel J. Wilson near South Florence. Wesley was described as 17 years of age, 4' 2" inches in height, with blue eyes and curly hair. Wesley was a cooper by trade.
Webb, a mulatto man
This is a bill of sale for Webb, a mulatto man roughly 20 years of age in 1823. The sale is between Thomas Allsup (seller) and John Coffee (buyer) for the sum of $500.
Washington, a runaway.
(1) This is a newspaper notice announcing that a 21 year old man named Washington has been committed to the Marion County jail. Washington "stuttered badly" and was allegedly owned by a Mr. Lovoda near New Orleans.
Washington, a runaway
This is a newspaper notice announcing that Washington, a man about 26 years of age, had escaped. He called himself "Wash Bowling" and allegedly had previously belonged to Wm. Cooper, Jr.
Washington and Solomon, escaped from the farm of Mr. James M. Banks, four miles south of Florence
This is an article describing Solomon and Washington, who had both escaped from the James M. Banks farm four miles south of Florence. Solomon is described as a "bright mulatto," 6 feet in height, 180 to 190lbs, 28 to 32 years of age, with the…
Valuable Slaves
This is an advertisement for the sale of enslaved people by Ellen Weakley, widow of James Weakley, in 1858.
Harvey, 32
Alexk, 25
Sandy, 36
Martha, 19
Jim, 19
Paralee, 16
Narcissa, 13
Lotty, 52
Robert, 16
Bill, 21
Isaac, 14
Charles,…
Valuable Sale of Property on Long Credit.
An advertisement by John McKinley for several hundred acres in Lauderdale, Limestone and Madison Counties, Alabama for sale, as well as several dozen slaves with the Lauderdale County properties, for sale.
Note: John McKinley (1780-1852) was a…
Valuable property for sale at Cook's Creek, 9 miles south of Tuscumbia, including "5 LIKELY NEGROES"
This is a newspaper advertisement for the sale of three valuable mills and other property, including 5 enslaved people--"a family consisting of man, woman, and three children."
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