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Permission slip for Mark Harris to join the African Association
1817-01-21
Neilson, James
Slaveholder James Neilson (1784-1862) gives permission to Mark Harris, an enslaved man, to join the African Association on January 21, 1817. [Mark was first sold to James Neilson on October 15, 1816. Mark was married to Ambo, a woman who was enslaved…
Permission slip for Samuel Lane to join the African Association
1817-01-15
Kirkpatrick, Andrew
Slaveholder Andrew Kirkpatrick (1756-1831) gives permission to Sam, an enslaved man, to join the African Association of New Brunswick on January 15, 1817.
[The man Sam mentioned here is Samuel Lane, who was manumitted by Andrew Kirkpatrick in…
[The man Sam mentioned here is Samuel Lane, who was manumitted by Andrew Kirkpatrick in…
Minute book, 1817-1824
1817 to 1824
African Association of New Brunswick (N.J.)
Minute book maintained by the Secretary of the African Association of New Brunswick from 1817 to 1824. This bound manuscript volume includes the constitution of the organization, meeting minutes, member rolls, and dues paid. The book contains copies…
Account of Eunis (A free Black woman)
1816-1817
Dunham, Jacob
Dr. Jacob Dunham recorded the amounts owed to him by Eunis for medical services that the doctor provided between 1816-1817.
Bill of sale for Mark, aged 25, to James Neilson for $200
1816-10-15
Taylor, Benjamin
Benjamin Taylor sells an enslaved man named Mark to James Neilson (1784-1862) for $200 on October 15, 1816. Mark is approximately 25 years old. Neilson promises to manumit Mark on March 12, 1821.
For Sale, A NEGRO GIRL
1816-08-08
Slack, Elijah
Elijah Slack of Princeton advertises a young black woman for sale in a New Brunswick newspaper. The woman is 19 years old and is a slave for life. Prospective buyers are instructed to contact John N. Simpson of New Brunswick for more information.
FOR SALE. A BLACK GIRL
1816-08-08
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell a 16-year-old black girl in a private sale. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply to the printers of the Fredonian newspaper for more information.
Twenty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Cornelius Sinco aka Cornelius Bloomfield]
1816-02-08
Crow, Benjamin
Cornelius Sinco, alias Cornelius Bloomfield, a black indented apprentice aged 19, ran away from his master Benjamin Crow in Woodbridge on October 15, 1815. His master offers a reward of $20 for Cornelius's return or confinement in the New Brunswick…
Fifty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Elisha]
1816-02-08
Farmer, George
Elisha, a black man, ran away from slaveholder George Farmer on January 27, 1816. Elisha was 21 years old. George Farmer had purchased Elisha on September 9, 1815, from John Tucker of Rahway, while Elisha was in jail. George Farmer offers a reward of…
Bill of Sale for Prince, to John Neilson
1815-05-25
Vermeule, Cornelius C.
Cornelius C. Vermeule sold an enslaved man named Prince to John Neilson for a term of four years, three month, and six days for $150.
Receipt to John Neilson for the sale of a black girl Dine
1815-04-17
Clark, Hannah
John Neilson served as an administrator for the estate of Rev. Joseph Clark after he died. This receipt shows that Neilson sold an enslaved woman named Dine to George Farmer for $75 on behalf of Clark’s estate.
George Farmer owned a large estate…
George Farmer owned a large estate…
100 DOLLARS REWARD [runaway ad for Joe]
1815-04-13
Duncan, John
A black man named Joe, aged 32, ran away from slaveholder John Duncan on July 4, 1814, in the vicinity of Cranbury Neck in Cranbury Township, Middlesex County. John Duncan offers a reward of $100 for Joe's capture.
This notice was first issued on…
This notice was first issued on…
To Rent, THAT elegant and established stand for business...also...For Sale, A BLACK WOMAN
1815-04-13
Parker, William B.
William B. Parker and Joseph W. Scott, administrators of the estate of the late Alpheus Freeman, seek to sell a black woman, aged 24. Alpheus Freeman (1766-1813) was a Queen's College graduate, class of 1788, and a lawyer with substantial real estate…
FOR SALE, Or exchange for a Negro Girl, A stout, healthy, Negro Boy
1815-04-13
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell a 12-year-old black boy in a private sale or to exchange the boy for a black girl. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the…
100 Dolls. Reward [runaway ad for Cato]
1815-03-16
Farmer, George
Two black men, named Leven and Cato, both aged approximately 23 years, ran away from slaveholder George Farmer on November 22, 1814. George Farmer offers a reward of $100 for their capture and describes the men's clothing and physical features in…
Ten Dollars Reward [jailbreak notice for Rachel]
1815-03-16
Farmer, George
Rachel, a 20-year-old black woman, escaped from the Middlesex County jail in New Brunswick on the night of January 15, 1814. George Farmer, owner of the Belle Vue estate across the river from New Brunswick (in present-day Highland Park) offers a…
SIX CENTS REWARD [runaway ad for apprentice James Smock]
1815-03-16
Downs, Robert
Indented apprentice James Smock, aged 16, ran away from his master Robert Downs in New Brunswick on August 20, 1814. Robert Downs offers a reward of 6 cents for Smock's capture and warns others not to harbor or trust the runaway.
This notice was…
This notice was…
For Sale. AT her own request, a strong, healthy NEGRO WOMAN
1815-03-16
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a black woman, aged 25, who is a slave for life. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper…
FOR SALE, A NEGRO MAN, slave for life...likewise his son
1815-03-16
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a black man, aged 30, who is a slave for life, and the man's son, who is 7 or 8 years old. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more…
Receipt to James Neilson for the purchase of Elizabeth
1815-01-23
Van Arsdalen, Abraham
Receipt issued to James Neilson (1784-1862) for a purchase of an enslaved woman named Elizabeth.
Elizabeth was previously enslaved by John Powers. The receipt indicates that Elizabeth was sold because John Powers was in debt to Staats Van Deursen…
Elizabeth was previously enslaved by John Powers. The receipt indicates that Elizabeth was sold because John Powers was in debt to Staats Van Deursen…
100 DOLLAS REWARD [runaway ad for Joe]
1814-10-27
Duncan, John
A black man named Joe, aged 32, ran away from slaveholder John Duncan on July 4, 1814, in the vicinity of Cranbury Neck in Cranbury Township, Middlesex County. John Duncan offers a reward of $100 for Joe's capture.
This notice was first issued on…
This notice was first issued on…
Receipt to John Neilson for the sale of a black girl Grace
1814-08-04
Clark, Margaret
John Neilson served as an administrator for the estate of Rev. Joseph Clark after he died. This receipt shows that Neilson sold an enslaved woman named Grace to a Mr. Linn for $150 on behalf of Clark’s estate.
Birth record for Maria, daughter of Charlotte, reported by slaveholder Ann Parker
1814-06-18
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Ann Parker reports that an enslaved woman named Charlotte gave birth to daughter Maria on July 5, 1812.
Birth record for Charles, son of Charlotte, reported by slaveholder Ann Parker
1814-06-18
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Ann Parker reports that an enslaved woman named Charlotte gave birth to son Charles on March 7, 1810.
Bill of Sale for Teunis, to James Neilson
1814-04-20
Baldwin, Joseph
Joseph Baldwin sold a 26 year old man named Teunis to James Neilson for $175.
FOR SALE, Or to be exchanged for a black Girl, A NEGRO BOY
1814-01-20
A slaveholder around New Brunswick seeks to sell an 8-year-old black boy in a private sale or to exchange the boy for a black girl. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply to the printers of the Fredonian…
Twenty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Peat]
1814-01-20
Vanderveer, Garret G.
Peat, a 25-year-old black man, ran away from slaveholder Garret G. Vanderveer, living within 6 miles of Monmouth Court House (in present-day Freehold, Monmouth County). Peat escaped on December 8, 1813. Garret G. Vanderveer offers a reward of $20 for…
Birth record for Peter, son of Hannah, reported by slaveholder Abraham Blauvelt
1813-03-01
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Abraham Blauvelt (Queen's College alum 1789 and long-time trustee) reports that Hannah, an enslaved woman, gave birth to son Peter on January 29, 1812.
Birth record for Clara, daughter of Ambo, reported by slaveholder John Neilson
1812-12-19
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder John Neilson reports that an enslaved woman named Ambo gave birth to daughter Clara on September 14, 1812.
Birth record for Ellen, daughter of Caty, reported by slaveholder Mary Deare
1812-12-09
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Mary Deare reports that Caty, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Ellen in March 1812. The precise date of birth is omitted from the record; only the month has been recorded by the clerk.
Birth record for Democrat, son of Hanna, reported by slaveholder Jacob Van Dike
1812-03-13
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Jacob Van Dike reports that Hanna, an enslaved woman, gave birth to son Democrat on March 7, 1812.
Marriage record for Ambo and Mark Harris
1811-09-08
Clark, Joseph
Marriage record for Mark and Ambo dated September 8, 1811. The record indicates that Mark was a black man enslaved to Captain (Benjamin) Taylor, and Ambo was a black woman enslaved to Col. John Neilson. The Rev. Joseph Clark, pastor of the First…
Birth record for James, son of Nanny, reported by slaveholder James Parker
1811-05-10
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder James Parker reports that Nanny, an enslaved woman, gave birth to son James on November 4, 1810.
Fifteen Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Nell, alias Bets]
1810-05-31
Poillon, John P.
Nell, also known as Bets, a 32-year-old black woman, ran away from slaveholder John P. Poillon of Staten Island in May of 1810. John P. Poillon offers a reward of $15 for Nell's return.
This notice was issued on May 28, 1810.
This notice was issued on May 28, 1810.
Twenty-five Dollars Rward [runaway ad for Nance]
1810-05-31
Rue, William
Nance, a 20-year-old black woman, ran away from slaveholder William Rue on May 12, 1810, in the vicinity of Spotswood, Middlesex County (approximately 8 miles south of New Brunswick). Nance is literate and her master suspects that she forged a pass…
One Cent Reward [runaway ad for apprentice Dennis Oglesby]
1810-05-31
Coon, William
Apprentice Dennis Oglesby ran away from his master William Coon near Middlebrook on April 4, 1810. Coon offers a nominal reward of one cent for Dennis Oglesby's capture. The runaway notice does not mention Oglesby's race or color or any identifying…
FOR SALE, a healthy and active negro girl
1810-05-31
A slaveholder in New Brunswick seeks to sell a 10-year-old black girl for $100. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New…
A Negro Man For Sale
1810-05-31
Taylor, Hariot
Hariot Taylor of Perth Amboy seeks to sell a 30-year-old black man belonging to the estate of Joseph Taylor. Buyers can also apply to John Heard of New Brunswick for information.
Birth record for Hannah, daughter of Dinah, reported by slaveholder Charity Dean
1810-05-17
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Charity Dean reports that Dinah, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Hannah on March 30, 1809. The birth certificate was recorded by Middlesex County Clerk, William P. Deare, on May 17, 1810.
Record of payment to Jacob Dunham, $39.88 for his negro's services doing masonry (Old Queens Building construction, entry 130)
1809-11-30
Blauvelt, Abraham
On November 30, 1809, Abraham Blauvelt recorded a payment of $39.88 to Jacob Dunham for "his negro's" services. This payment was for "masonry" work.
This is entry number 130 on page 6 of Blauvelt's account book. Blauvelt was the chairman of the…
This is entry number 130 on page 6 of Blauvelt's account book. Blauvelt was the chairman of the…
Birth record for Nicholas, son of Dinah, reported by slaveholder James DeHart
1809-08-12
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder James DeHart reports that Dinah, an enslaved woman, gave birth to son Nicholas on March 22, 1808.
A NEGRO WOMAN FOR SALE
1809-07-20
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a black woman, aged 26. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New Brunswick…
A BLACK BOY NINE years old...for sale
1809-07-20
A slaveholder in New Brunswick seeks to sell a 9-year-old black boy. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New Brunswick…
FOR SALE, the time of a BLACK WOMAN
1809-07-13
A master in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell 4 years of labor of a young black woman. The woman is 20 years old and has 4 years left to serve on her indenture. The seller is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for…
Manumission of Abraham Glasgow by slaveholder Andrew Kirkpatrick
1809-05-01
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Andrew Kirkpatrick manumitted a man named Abraham Glasgow on May 1, 1809. Kirkpatrick and Glasgow appeared in court on April 29, 1809. The county officials examined Abraham Glasgow’s certificate of baptism to confirm that he was between…
Birth record for Sarah Ann, daughter of Hannah, reported by slaveholder Elizabeth Vandeventer
1809-03-28
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Elizabeth Vandeventer, reports that Hannah, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Sarah Ann on May 17, 1808.
(Hannah gave birth to two daughters on May 17, 1808. See related birth record for Sarah Ann.)
(Hannah gave birth to two daughters on May 17, 1808. See related birth record for Sarah Ann.)
Birth record for Julia Ann, daughter of Hannah, reported by slaveholder Elizabeth Vandeventer
1809-03-28
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Elizabeth Vandeventer, reports that Hannah, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Julia Ann on May 17, 1808.
(Hannah gave birth to two daughters on May 17, 1808. See related birth record for Sarah Ann.)
(Hannah gave birth to two daughters on May 17, 1808. See related birth record for Sarah Ann.)
Birth record for Quash, son of Teen, reported by slaveholder Reuliff Voorhees
1808-10-11
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Reuliff Voorhees, reports that Teen, an enslaved woman, gave birth to son Quash.
Record of payment to Jacob Dunham, $5.06 for labor of his negro on the foundation (Old Queens Building construction, entry 15)
1808-09-28
Blauvelt, Abraham
On September 28, 1808, Abraham Blauvelt recorded a payment for $5.60 to Jacob Dunham “for labor of his negro.” This payment was for "foundation" work.
This is entry number 15 on page 1 of Blauvelt's account book. Blauvelt was the chairman of the…
This is entry number 15 on page 1 of Blauvelt's account book. Blauvelt was the chairman of the…
Birth record for Joseph, son of Nanny, reported by slaveholder James Parker
1808-08-20
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder James Parker reports that an enslaved woman named Nanny gave birth to son Joseph on January 16, 1808.
Birth record for Bob, son of Abb, reported by slaveholder Matthias Vanderveer
1808-06-06
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Matthias Vanderveer reports that Abb, an enslaved woman, gave birth to a son Bob on March 26, 1807.
Deed between Gertrude Parker, executrix of James Parker Sr.'s estate and the Board of Trustees of Queens College
1808-04-08
Somerset County Clerk
This deed conveys 6.29 acres of land bounded by Somerset Street, George Street, and two future streets (later College Avenue and Hamilton Street).
Letter to Col. Henry Van Dike concerning a donation of land for Queen's College from the estate of James Parker Sr.
1807-10-16
Parker, James
On October 16, 1807, James Parker Jr. (1776-1868) writes to Col. Henry Van Dike to confirm Parker's intention to transfer a plot of land in New Brunswick to the Queen's College Board of Trustees. Parker describes the five-acre plot of land in detail.…
Birth record for Bristor, son of Hanna, reported by slaveholder Jacob Van Dike
1807-08-18
Middlesex County Clerk
Jacob Van Dike reports that Hanna, an enslaved woman, gave birth to son Bristor on January 22, 1807.
Birth record for Phillis, daughter of Patty, reported by slaveholder James Schureman
1807-07-29
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder James Schureman reports that Patty, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Phillis on May 1, 1807.
Birth record for Deyaun, reported by Jacob Vandevanter
1807-05-20
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Jacob Vandevanter Sr. reports that an enslaved female child named Deyaun was born in his household on September 4, 1806. The mother's name is not listed in this record.
Birth record for Sal, daughter of Florough, reported by slaveholder Matthew Van Dike
1806-05-17
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Matthew Van Dike reports that an enslaved woman named Florough gave birth of a girl named Sal on December 8th, 1805.
Birth record for Martha, daughter of Susan, reported by slaveholder Michael Garrish
1806-02-04
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Michael Garrish reports that Susan, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Martha on December 27, 1805.
Birth record for Aaron, reported by slaveholder Elijah Voorhies
1805-12-11
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Elijah Voorhies reports that an enslaved woman in his household gave birth to a boy named Aaron on March 19, 1805. The name of the mother is not mentioned in the record.
Birth record for Phebe-Gertruda, daughter of Nancy, reported by Gertrude Parker for the estate of James Parker Sr.
1805-10-05
Middlesex County Clerk
Gertrude Parker, Executrix for the estate of James Parker, reports that an enslaved woman named Nancy gave birth to daughter Phebe-Gertruda on April 27th, 1805.
Birth record for Dinah, daughter of Rose, reported by slaveholder George Farmer
1805-08-12
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder George Farmer reports that Rose, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Dinah on January 30, 1805.
Birth record for Rachel, daughter of Hanna, reported by slaveholder Jacob Van Dike
1805-04-11
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Jacob Van Dike reports that Hanna, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Rachel on October 16, 1804.
For more about Jacob Van Dike (1754-1827) and the people that he enslaved, see our New Jersey Slavery Records database.
Birth record for Katy or Catharine, daughter of Hannah, reported by slaveholder Abraham Dunham
1805-04-04
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Abraham Dunham reports that Hannah, an enslaved woman, gave birth to daughter Katy or Catharine on November 27, 1804. For more about Abraham Dunham (1750-1826) and the many people that he enslaved, see our New Jersey Slavery Records…
Manumission of Sarah by slaveholder Andrew Kirkpatrick
1802-07-03
Middlesex County Clerk
Slaveholder Andrew Kirkpatrick manumitted a woman named Sarah on July 3, 1802. Sarah was between 21 and 40 years old, and her exact age was not recorded by the court. The Middlesex County Book of Manumissions and Removals contains one record related…
Ten Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Lenor Dunnam]
1802-01-19
Brown, David
Lenor Dunnam, a black woman aged 22, ran away from slaveholder David Brown in Gloucester County on November 14, 1801. The slaveholder offers a reward of $10 for her capture. This notice was published recurrently in the Trenton Federalist newspaper at…
Eight Dollars Reward [jailbreak notice for Jack]
1802-01-19
Wrighter, David
On January 2, 1802, Jack, an enslaved black man, escaped from the jail in Trenton where he was held on charges of theft from his master Amos Moore. Jack was about 20 years old. Jail keeper David Wrighter offers a reward of $8 for Jack's return.
FOR SALE By the subscriber, a Negro wench
1801-03-27
Hardenbergh, Jacob Rutsen
Jacob R. Hardenberg (Queen's College trustee and son of the college's first president) advertises a 35-year-old black woman for sale in Somerville. The ad was first issued on December 16, 1800, and ran for at least 3 months until March 1801 in…
TWO NEGROMEN [pickup notice for Matthew Fairfax and Levi Brown]
1801-03-27
Keenon, Peter
Two black men, Matthew Fairfax and Levi Brown, were captured and committed to jail in New Brunswick as suspected runaways on January 1, 1801. Peter Keenon, the keeper of the prison of Middlesex county, publishes a notice stating that the two men will…
FOR SALE, A BLACK MAN
1801-03-27
Bunyan, James
James Bunyan of Princeton seeks to sell a young black man, age 18, for a 10-year term for 80 pounds cash.
In custody in Middlesex gaol, the following negro men [pickup notice for Adam Hill, Henry Hall, and Isaac Harmone]
1800-01-07
Three black men, Adam Hill, Henry Hall, and Isaac Harmone, were captured and committed to jail in New Brunswick as suspected runaways. The keeper of the Middlesex county jail publishes a notice stating that the three men will be sold by the jailer if…
Portrait of John Henry Livingston (1746-1825)
1800
Portrait of John Henry Livingston (1746-1825), who served as the fourth president of Queen's College from 1810 to 1825, by an unidentified American artist.
TAKEN UP [pickup notice for John]
1799-12-31
Drake, Henry
John, a 16-year-old black boy, was captured and held at the state penitentiary in Trenton in December of 1799 as a runaway. Henry Drake, the marshall of the prison, posts a pickup notice about John's capture and requests John's master to pick him up…
Thirty Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Tom]
1799-12-10
Throckmorton, William
Tom, a black man, ran away from slaveholder William Throckmorton in South Amboy on August 25, 1799. Tom is about 25 years old. His master offers a reward of 30 dollars for Tom's return and notes that Tom was seen on the road to Trenton, possibly on…
FOR SALE, THE time of an indented NEGRO GIRL
1799-05-28
A master in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell 2 years of a black girl's labor. The girl is 16 years old and is an indentured servant with 2 years left on her indenture term. The seller is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked…
FOR SALE, A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL
1799-05-28
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a young black woman, age 19. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Guardian, or, New…
Ten Dollars Reward [runaway ad for unnamed man]
1798-05-24
Trimmer, John
Slaveholder John Trimmer issues a notice that an enslaved man ran away from him on April 22, 1798, in Dutch Valley (present-day Long Valley area, Morris County). Trimmer describes the fugitive as a "mulatto man" but does not mention his name. Trimmer…
Bill of sale for Tony
1798-04-24
Read, Thomas
Thomas Read and Moses Scott (on behalf of Archibold Read) sold a man named Tony to John Neilson for $100.
Certification of Tony’s consent to be sold to John Neilson for 5 years
1798-04-24
Phillips, Elijah
Elijah Phillips, a judge of the Middlesex County Court of Common Pleas, certifies that an enslaved man named Tony consents to be sold to John Neilson.
TO BE SOLD, a healthy NEGRO MAN
1795-10-26
Bloomfield, Samuel
Samuel Bloomfield of Woodbridge seeks to sell a 25-year-old black man in a private sale.
FOR SALE, A LIKELY, HEALTHY NEGRO WENCH
1795-10-26
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a 35-year-old black woman. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper Genius of Liberty, &…
WANTED TO PURCHASE, Two active Negro Boys
1795-10-26
Brush, T.
New Brunswick merchant Timothy Brush seeks to purchase two black boys at his Intelligence Office.
Account book, 1794-1809
1794/1809
Blauvelt, Abraham
Abraham Blauvelt used this account book to record the expenses of the Queen's College Building Committee from July 6, 1808, to March 30, 1810. Blauvelt was the chairman of said committee and oversaw the construction of the college's first permanent…
TO BE SOLD. A HEALTHY, likely Negro girl
1794-11-11
A slaveholder in the New Brunswick area seeks to sell a 14-year-old black girl in a private sale. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are asked to apply for more information to the printer of the local newspaper…
THREE POUNDS REWARD [runaway ad for Cato]
1794-07-03
M'Kissick, William
A black man named Cato, aged 33, ran away from slaveholder William M'Kissick near Pluckemin, Somerset County. William M'Kissick offers a reward of 3 pounds for Cato's capture and mentions that Cato formerly belonged to Col. Philip Van Horne near…
Eight Dollars Reward [runaway ad for William Wilson, Indian apprentice]
1794-06-18
Pearson, Job
William Wilson, an Indian apprentice, ran away from his master Job Pearson in Trenton. His master offers eight dollars reward for Wilson's capture. Wilson was seen passing through New Brunswick on his way to New York.
Three Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Hannah and her daughter Peggy]
1794-06-18
Law, James
Hannah an enslaved black woman, aged 22, ran away with her 2-year-old daughter Peggy and took a large bundle of clothing. Her master James Law (from Delaware Works) offered a 3 dollar reward for Hannah's capture.
Delaware Works was a mill property…
Delaware Works was a mill property…
Letter in reply to John Neilson regarding the sale of an enslaved man named Jef
1794-02-27
Finley, Robert
A letter detailing Robert Finley's account of speaking with Samuel Snowden and Mr. Mattison about an enslaved man named Jef. The letter mainly details Jef's personal qualities and skills, as Neilson wishes to purchase Jef but has no prior account of…
Letter to Robert Finley regarding the sale of an enslaved man named Jef
1794-02-25
Neilson, John
Colonel John Neilson (1745-1833) writes to Robert Finley asking him about the possible purchase of an enslaved man owned by a Mr. Mattison in Princeton for the price of 90 pounds. Neilson inquires about the skills and habits of the enslaved…
To be SOLD at Private Sale...NEGRO WENCH...with a likely male child
1793-10-23
Haskell, Samuel
Samuel Haskell seeks to sell a black woman, aged 20, together with her 18-month-old son in a private sale.
DRY GOODS...Cholwell wants to purchase a Negro Boy
1793-10-23
Cholwell, Jacob
Jacob Cholwell, a proprietor of a dry good store on Albany Street in New Brunswick, seeks to purchase a black boy from 8 to 12 years of age.
To be Sold at Private Sale. A NEGRO WENCH...also a Negro Boy
1793-10-23
Story, William
William Story seeks to sell a black woman, aged 27, and a black boy aged 8, in Matchiponix (now usually spelled Matchaponix) in Middlesex County.
For want of Employ, will be Sold Cheap...Negro Girl
1793-10-23
Vickers, Mary
The administrators of the estate of Thomas L. Vickers in New Brunswick seek to sell a 17-year-old black girl. The administrators are Moses Scott, John Bray, and Mary Vickers.
SIXTEEN DOLLARS REWARD [runaway ad for Stephen]
1793-05-22
Wescoat, Richard
Stephen, a 20-year-old enslaved man, ran away from his master Richard Wescoat, of Great Egg-Harbour, Gloucester County, in May of 1793. Richard Wescoat describes Stephen as a "mulatto slave" and offers a reward of $16 for Stephen's capture.
STOP THE RUNAWAY! [Will Rigg]
1793-01-23
Dunant, Edward
Will Rigg, an indented black man, ran away from his master Edward Dunant of Philadelphia on January 12, 1793. In the following week, Will Rigg has been seen at Trenton, Princeton, and Flemington, where he is well known to residents. Edward Dunant…
TO BE SOLD, A healthy young NEGRO WENCH and her MALE CHILD
1793-01-23
Tindall, William
William Tindall of Trenton seeks to sell a young black woman and her son. He also offers to sell a 3-year-old black girl until she is approximately 15 years old. It is unclear whether the girl should become free or return to Tindall's household as a…
TO BE SOLD, The TIME of a NEGRO BOY
1792-11-14
A slaveholder in Trenton seeks to sell a 15-year-old black boy in a private sale. The boy is supposed to be manumitted at age 30 and has approximately 15 years left to serve. The slaveholder is not named in the ad, and the prospective buyers are…
Sixteen Dollars Reward [runaway ad for Minn]
1792-11-07
Abel, Jacob
Minn, a 30-year-old black man, ran away from his master Jacob Abel of Easton (Northampton County, Pennsylvania) on October 15, 1792. Minn may have gone to his father's home in Trenton. Jacob Abel posts a reward of $16 for Minn's capture in the…