1833--Escape of Merrit
Item
- Title
- 1833--Escape of Merrit
- Date
- May 1833
- Formatted date
- 1833-05-01
- Event type
- Escape
- Description
- At a May 1833 meeting at Bullittsburg Baptist Church a complaint was made against Merrit a "Black member of this church belonging to Bro. George Ganes for having absconded and left this church and this Master without leave, the matter is taken up and considered and he is found guilty of Sin & Excluded."
- Participant
- African American(s): Merrit
- unknown, Merrit
- Slave holder(s): George Gaines
- Gaines, George
Linked resources
Title | Class |
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Gaines, George | Person |
unknown, Merrit | Person |