Researching my southern ancestors often leads to finding information on the enslaved.
While looking for information on Samuel J. Bradford II (1815-1875), my 3rd Great Grandfather, on Newspapers.com advertisements were found for Runaway Slaves.
Nathan
Prince
John
Richard (Dick)
Source for above notices: The Sumter Banner (Sumter, South Carolina) 29 March 1853, Tuesday, First Edition, page 3, www.newpapers.com (accessed 25 Feb. 2016)
Joe
Source: The Sumter Banner (Sumter, South Carolina) 5 Sept. 1849, Wednesday, First Edition, page 3, www.newspapers.com (accessed 25 Feb. 2016)
For African American researchers finding ancestors before emancipation can be challenging. The Slave Name Roll Project begun by Shalene Dagutis as a place to post information researchers may come across. This post will be included to help in the effort to assist the descendants of Nathan, Prince, John, Dick, and Joe.
Are we kin? Please contact me. Together we can find our people.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Cheri,
ReplyDeleteI want to let you know that your blog post is listed in today's Fab Finds post at http://janasgenealogyandfamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2016/04/follow-friday-fab-finds-for-april-8-2016.html
Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much, Jana!
DeleteI've added a link to this post to the Slave Name Roll Project. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Schalene!
DeleteSuch disturbing details but so important to be shared.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard read about. It's especially difficult to know that my ancestors were involved in any way. It helps to find a way to give back. Thanks, Anna!
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