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

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Items with "Participant in: 1833--Escape of Merrit"
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Gaines, George Person
unknown, Merrit Person