Benjamin Butterworth Emancipates Sall Black 1791 March 31

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Butterworth, Benjamin
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Benjamin Butterworth emancipates Sall Black on the occasion of her eighteenth birthday, the ninth month of 1799.

Biographical / historical:

Benjamin Butterworth was a Quaker, and therefore could not own slaves. He lived in Campbell County, VA.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2001
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.