Isabel Kaldenbach's "inventory of Black Nantucketers of the Nantucket Historical Association

Isabel Kaldenbach's Inventory of Black Nantucketers
Sponsored by the Nantucket Historical Association Research Library

Abbreviations: NHA = Nantucket Historical Association, in Peter Foulger Library. NVR = Nantucket Vital Records (in NHA and in Athenaeum). Frank Dorman = unpublished notes from researcher Frank Dorman (in his possession). Negro cemetery = information from headstones in the Coloured or Negro cemetery on Nantucket (near the windmill and behind the Nantucket hospital). "QQ" and "q" simply indicate duplicate entries and are inserted to ease computer data sorting.

Last name First name Occupation Year Source Notes

Amo Phillip 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 45, @household of John Simson 21, Clary 27, William 1

Anthony Michael 1804-03 Court 3 p. 89 "Black Man", with force arms "to wit with clubs staves axes swords knives and fists an assault did make on the bodied of David Allen and Daniel Allen two of the Constables of the Town of Nantucket...and did then and there attempt to (refuse???) a prisoner by the name of Jeramiah Virginia. Crim. Ct, Found guilty, fined $3.33 + court costs of $5.05 and to stand committed until paid. This case immediately followed in the book from Jerry Virginia's case

Anthony Michael 1804-03-29 NVR not id'd. "Michael Antonia" marries Lucy Painter, both of Nantucket

Anthony Michael 1810 1810 Census p. 79 "blk" age 18, living@home Grafton Gardner, wife, 7 children. "Michael Antonia"

Anthony Michael 1828 "coloured man", steals goods from ship. "Michael Antonia"

Anton Andrew 1835-07-12 NVR "Olive Beears" marries Andrew Anton "colored"

Anton Olive 1835-07-12 q NVR "Olive Beears" marries Andrew Anton "colored" QQ

Antone Andrew 1835-07-12 NVR "Andrew Anton", marries Olive Beers, both "coloured"

Antone Charlotte 1830 1830 Census - black section 19, in household of John Antone QQ

Antone George 1831-07-15 Probate 14 p. 221, 222, 439 not id'd. Writes will leaving all to family in Santa Cruz, Flores, Western Islands.

Antone John 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, head of household with Charlotte 19 there, he is "Alien"

Antone Lucy 1804-03-29 q NVR not id'd. nee Painter. Marries Michael Antone (not id'd) QQ

Antone Olive 1835-07-12 q NVR nee "Beers", marries "Andrew Anton" QQ

Antone Peter Negro cemetery buried near the Godfrey plot but off by himself, no dates readable

Antonia Martin mariner 1828-10 Court 6 p. 625 "coloured man", Commonwealth vs him. B&E on ship owned by Reuben Casby, sloop Union. "Then and there in the daytime feloniously did take, steal, and carry away the following goods" - 3 white shirts, 3 white handkerchiefs, one waistcoat, 2 pairs mittens, one monkey jacket, 1 check shirt, 1 (unreadable) shirt, 2 colored handkerchiefs, 7 pairs woolen stockings, 1 pair drawers, 1 "Jane Jacket", 1 pair blue trousers, 1 bag, 3 towels - worth $30. Clasby was master of the boat (and it's also listed has his). GJ considers, indicts. He pleads guilty. Ordered that he "be committed to solitary imprisonment three days and confined to hard labor 3 months in the common Gaol." Ct. of Sess

Arnold Violet 1745 backed out from census born, not id'd

Arnold Violet 1810 1810 Census p. 133 "blk" age 65 living@home Charles Russel, wife, 5 kids

Arnold Violet 1830 1830 Census not id'd, in almshouse

Atkins Lucy 1766-01-16 q Frank Dorman married Tobias "Summons" QQ

Banks John 1829-04-03 NVR citing So. Cong. Church records "Black", marries Sally Borden

Banks John 1829-04-03 NVR citing So. Cong. Church records "black", Sally Borden marries John Banks

Banks John 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, head of household with Sally 25

Banks Sally 1829-04-03 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church records "Black", nee Borden, marries John Banks QQ

Banks Sally 1829-04-03 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church records "black", Sally Borden marries John Banks QQ

Banks Sally 1830 1830 Census - black section 25 in household of John 30 QQ

Barber John 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

Barbour Ann 1830 1830 Census - black section 28 in household of husband John with Sarah Ann 3 and Rebecca 1 QQ

Barbour Ann 1864-02-27 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Barbour John 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, head of household with Ann his wife 28, Sarah Ann 3, Rebecca 1

Barbour John 1853-12-11 Negro cemetery buried near the Godfrey plot (John Barber)

Barbour John 1853-12-12 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Barbour Rebecca 1830 1830 Census - black section 1, in household of John Barbour 30 and wife Ann 28 and Sarah Ann 3 QQ

Barbour Sarah Ann 1830 1830 Census - black section 3, in household of John Barbour 30 and wife Ann 28, and Rebecca 1 QQ

Barbour Sarah Ann 1835-02-19 Negro cemetery buried near the Godfrey plot, daughter of John and Ann Barber. Age 8 yrs

Barlow ?? mariner 1838-06 Court 8 p. 65 not id'd. James Dennison v. "Barlow mariner defendant". Stole 8 empty barrels, boxes, weights, scales, a show glass, 4 jars, 2 water buckets, & other items.Value is $55 said JD. Def. Default, ct awards $33 + court costs ($15.93) Court of Common Pleas

Barlow Alexander 1803 backing out from Census born, to Isaac and Annis

Barlow Alexander 1830 1830 Census - black section 17, in household of Isaac 50 & Annice 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 QQ

Barlow Annis 1803-02-01 q NVR nee "Corrington", marries Isaac Barlow QQ

Barlow Annis 1807 back out from census QQ born: son Henry QQ born

Barlow Annis 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 24, in household of Isaac Barlow 32 with wife Annis 24, Henry 3, Sophrona 0, Jacob William 29, George Boag 29, ? Covington 20 QQ

Barlow Annis 1810 back out from census QQ born: daughter Sophronia QQ born

Barlow Annis 1813 back out from census QQ born: son Alexander

Barlow Annis 1815 back out from census QQ born: daughter Sally

Barlow Annis 1820 back out from census QQ born: daughter Laura Ann

Barlow Annis 1821 back out from census QQ born: son Isaac Jr.

Barlow Annis 1828 back out from census QQ born: daughter Sally

Barlow Annis 1830 1830 Census - black section 43, with husband Isaac 50, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 ("Annice") QQ

Barlow Betsy 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 18, in household of Cato Barlow 70, Judah 22, Judah 1.5, Sally 25 QQ

Barlow Betsy 1811-06-13 q NVR marries "Jery" Peters QQ

Barlow Cato 1798-10-05 Court 2 p 199 not id'd, plaintiff in suit against Peter Boston QQ

Barlow Cato 1800ish NVR marries "Philis Golding"

Barlow Cato 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 70, head of household with Sally 25, Juday 22, Betsy 18, Judah 1.5

Barlow Henry 1807 backing out from Census born, to Isaac and Annis

Barlow Henry 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 3, in household of Isaac Barlow 32 with wife Annis 24, Henry 3, Sophrona 0, Jacob William 29, George Boag 29, ? Covington 20 QQ

Barlow Henry 1830 1830 Census - black section 23, in household of Isaac 50 & Annice 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 QQ

Barlow Henry 1830-03-09 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Barlow Henry 1838-04-19 Probate 15 p 67, 85-6 Frederick Harris' intestate estate shows a deb to Henry Barlow

Barlow Henry 1838-04-19 Probate 15 p 67, 85-6 mentioned as creditor in Fred Harris' estate QQ

Barlow Henry 1840-10-10 Islander October 10, 1840 has two letters holding for him at post office

Barlow Isaac mariner 1790-10 Court 2 p 56 $ owed to Peter Tolman. Rep'd by atty. Court of Common Pleas

Barlow Isaac mariner 1796-05-11 Court 2 p. ____ "Negro-man" him vs. Elisha Folger, trespass. That Folger "with force & arms (viz) with swords staves fists ropes knives in & upon the sd Isaac Barlow at sea on board the Ship Oliver Branch, Obed Paddock Master, then in the prosecution of a whale Voyage, made an assault and him the sd Isaac then & there did beat wound and evilly treat so that his life was greatly dispaired of." Sues for $200. Is represented by attorney. Not clear how this ends up. Court of Common Pleas

Barlow Isaac 1803-02-01 NVR marries Annis "Corrington"

Barlow Isaac 1807 back out from census QQ born: son Henry

Barlow Isaac 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 32, head of household with wife Annis 24, Henry 3, Sophrona 0, Jacob William 29, George Boag 29, ? Covington 20

Barlow Isaac 1810 back out from census QQ born: daughter Sophronia QQ born

Barlow Isaac 1813 back out from census QQ born: son Alexander

Barlow Isaac 1815 back out from census QQ born: daughter Sally QQ born

Barlow Isaac 1820 back out from census QQ born: daughter Laura Ann QQ born

Barlow Isaac 1821 backing out from Census born, to Isaac and Annis

Barlow Isaac 1821 back out from census QQ born: son Isaac Jr. QQ born

Barlow Isaac 1821-07-06 Deedbook 26 p. 399 not id'd. Heirs of "Godfrey Curranton" (Betsey Guthridge, Isaac Barlow, Annis Barlow, Lydia Pompey, Lurana Penraus - all illliterate except Annis and Lydia) sell to Francis Barnard land in "New Guinea" which Godfrey Curranton had bought from George Freeborn Sept. 24, 1799 and is recorded at Deedbook 17 p. 544

Barlow Isaac 1828 back out from census QQ born: daughter Sally QQ born

Barlow Isaac 1830 1830 Census - black section 50, head of household with Annice his wife 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2

Barlow Isaac 1842-08-07 NVR marries Pamela Gardner, "Colord"

Barlow Isaac Jr. 1830 1830 Census - black section 9 in household of Isaac 50 & Annice 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 QQ

Barlow Judah 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 22, in household of Cato Barlow 70, Sally 25, Betsy 18, Judah 1.5 QQ

Barlow Judah (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 1.5, in household of Cato Barlow 70, Sally 25, Judah 22, Betsy 18 QQ

Barlow Laura 1840-10-03 Islander October 3, 1840 has 2 letters holding for her at the post office

Barlow Laura Ann 1820 backing out from Census born, to Isaac and Annis

Barlow Laura Ann 1830 1830 Census - black section 10, in household of Isaac 50 & Annice 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 QQ

Barlow Pamela 1842-08-07 q NVR "colord" Pamela Gardner marries Iaac Barlow QQ

Barlow Phyllis 1800ish q NVR "Philis Golding" marries Cato Barlow QQ

Barlow Sally 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 25, in household of Cato Barlow 70, Judah 22, Betsy 18, Judah 1.5 QQ

Barlow Sally 1815 backing out from Census born, to Isaac and Annis

Barlow Sally 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records in poorhouse, acc. to overseers of poor report

Barlow Sally 1835-04-09 q NVR marries John Vincent, "coloured" QQ

Barlow Sally (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 15, in household of Isaac 50 & Annice 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 QQ

Barlow Sally M 1828 backing out from Census born, to Isaac and Annis

Barlow Sally M 1830 1830 Census - black section 2 in household of Isaac 50 & Annice 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 QQ

Barlow Sophronia 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 0, in household of Isaac Barlow 32 with wife Annis 24, Henry 3, Sophrona 0, Jacob William 29, George Boag 29, ? Covington 20 QQ

Barlow Sophronia 1810 backing out from Census born, to Isaac and Annis

Barlow Sophronia 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, in household of Isaac 50 & Annice 43, Henry 23, Sophronia 20, Alexander 17, Sally 15, Laura Ann 10 Isaac Jr. 9, Sally M (??) 2 QQ

Barlow Sophronia NVR, citing So. Cong. Church "black", married to Patrick Morey, "colored" QQ

Barney Susan 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 33, @household of Essex Boston with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Barrett Lydia 1847-05-23 NVR citing Foulger family records Lydia Barrett marries Henry Bears QQ

Bears Adeline 1830 1830 Census - black section 16, in household with Flora 38 widow, Adeline 16, Braddock 15, Olive 13, Henry 11, Paulina 6, Louisa 3 mos QQ

Bears Adeline 1836-10-02 NVR "colord", marries Manson Morris

Bears Braddock 1830 1830 Census - black section 15, in household with Flora 38 widow, Adeline 16, Braddock 15, Olive 13, Henry 11, Paulina 6, Louisa 3 mos QQ

Bears Braddock 1836-07-24 NVR marries Margaret Gardener "colored"

Bears Braddock mariner 1845-09-06 NVR not id'd, marries Eliza Ann Durfee

Bears Elijah 1840-10-10 Islander October 10, 1840 "Bearse" has letter holding for him at post office

Bears Eliza 1845-09-06 q NVR not id', marries Braddock Bears QQ

Bears Flora 1813-11-23 NVR "Floro Summons", marries Henry Beers

Bears Flora 1830 1830 Census - black section 38, widow, head of household with Adeline 16, Braddock 15, Olive 13, Henry 11, Paulina 6, Louisa 3 mos.

Bears Flora 1831-09-25 NVR Flora "Bearce" married Francis Martin "colored"

Bears Flora 1869-08-11 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Bears Henry 1789-05-24 NVR born, to John and Olive

Bears Henry mariner 1813-11-23 NVR "Henry Beers", marries Floro Summons

Bears Henry 1817-08-29 NHA 222 folder 1 not id'd."Beers" Power of attorney to wife Floro "Bears"

Bears Henry mariner 1821-05-14 Deedbook 26 p. 337 "Blackman" "Beers" sells dwelling house he bought from Sam Parker and land he bought from John Thomas to Isaac Coffin. Land is in Newtown, neighbors are Laban Russell, Essex Boston

Bears Henry mariner 1821-11 Court 5 p. 461 "mariner black man", Abial Hussey widow v. him, plea of case, promissory note, def. default. $49.08 plus earlier $60. Court of Common Pleas.

Bears Henry (2) 1824 1830 Census - black section born, per handwritten note

Bears Henry (2) 1847-05-23 NVR citing Foulger family records marries Lydia Barrett

Bears Henry (3) 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, in household with Flora 38 widow, Adeline 16, Braddock 15, Olive 13, Henry 11, Paulina 6, Louisa 3 mos QQ

Bears John 1788-09-07 Court 2 weddings [placeholder - may not be black], married Olive Franco, not id'd, spelled Beer

Bears John 1791-06-23 NVR born, to John and Olive

Bears Louisa 1830 1830 Census - black section 3 mos., in household with Flora 38 widow, Adeline 16, Braddock 15, Olive 13, Henry 11, Paulina 6, Louisa 3 mos QQ

Bears Lydia 1847-05-23 NVR citing Foulger family records Lydia Barrett marries Henry Bears QQ

Bears Margaret 1836-07-24 NVR "colored", Margaret Gardner marries Braddock Bears

Bears Olive 1788-09-07 q Court 2 weddings [placeholder - may not be black], John Beer not id'd married Olive Franco (in NVR she is identified as "Olive Francis") QQ

Bears Olive 1835-07-12 NVR "Olive Beears" marries Andrew Anton "colored"

Bears Olive 1835-07-12 q NVR nee "Beers", marries "Andrew Anton" QQ

Bears Olive 1840-10-30 Negro cemetery spells it Bearse, age 80

Bears Olive (2) 1817-03-21 1830 Census - black section born, per handwritten note

Bears Olive (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 13, in household with Flora 38 widow, Adeline 16, Braddock 15, Olive 13, Henry 11, Paulina 6, Louisa 3 mos QQ

Bears Paulina 1823-06-30 1830 Census - black section born, per handwritten note

Bears Paulina 1830 1830 Census - black section 6, in household with Flora 38 widow, Adeline 16, Braddock 15, Olive 13, Henry 11, Paulina 6, Louisa 3 mos QQ

Bell Amanda 1830 1830 Census - black section 6, in household of Susan Bell QQ

Bell Charlotte 1850-08-30 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Bell Susan 1830 1830 Census - black section head of household with Amanda 6

Bell Susan 1844-10-30 q NVR (not id'd), married James W. Pompey QQ

Bennet Lucy 1828ish NVR citing Foulger family records "coloured," marries John Johnson QQ

Bennett John W. 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, @household of John Johnson 27 & wife Lucy 31

Bennett Lucy 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records receives town aid $1.27

Bennett Olive 1830 1830 Census - black section 65, widow, in household alone

Bennett Olive 1840-10-31 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died "S.Pox" (smallpox?)

Berry Antonia 1810 Court records p. 21 [placeholder - may not be black] - lawsuit of Charlotte Tyler. Only he and his wife, no one else (name is spelled Barey)

Berry Eliza 1834-07-07 Frank Dorman citing deedbook 33 p. 469 William Boston sells his sister Eliza Berry one half of a dwelling house he had inherited from their dad, sells for $300 QQ

Berry Eliza 1834-07-07 Deedbook 33 p. 469 "coloured" wife of Lewis, buys half of dwelling house and land from William Boston QQ

Berry Eliza 1834ish back out from Dorman QQ born: son Lewis

Berry Eliza 1834ish q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Lewis Berry (Dorman says 1837ish but by 1834 she's referred to as Eliza Berry, I believe)   QQ

Berry Eliza 1836-07-12 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 35 p. 423 as heirs-at-law of Freeborn Boston, William and his two sisters Eliza Berry and Charlotte Groves, execute an agreement as to distribution of their inheritance QQ

Berry Eliza 1836-08-22 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 37 p. 404-5 William Boston buys out Eliza Berry's share in the house they had just divvied up, for $300 QQ

Berry Eliza 1841ish back out from Dorman QQ born: son Isaac

Berry Eliza 1843-12-06 back out from Dorman QQ born: daughter Mary

Berry Eliza 1848-07-05 back out from Dorman QQ born: daughter Sarah Ann

Berry Eliza domestic 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census lives alone on Nantucket, employed as domestic

Berry Eliza servant 1870 Frank Dorman, citing Census live in servant of William Star

Berry Eliza 1877-12-28 Probate 21 p. 54 not id'd. Will. All to niece and nephew kids of sister Charlotte Groves (Elizabeth Stevens and Phebe Talbot both of Brooklyn, Charles and William Groves "residence unknown"). Joseph Macy exector. Witnesses: Andrew Myrick, Charles Swain, Harriet Kelly

Berry Eliza 1880 Frank Dorman, citing Census living alone, but described as a widow

Berry Eliza 1883-06-19 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Berry Eliza Frank Dorman kids with husband Lewis: Lewis, Isaac, Mary R., Sarah Ann

Berry Isaac 1841ish Frank Dorman, citing 1850 Census born, to Eliza and Lewis Barry

Berry Isaac 1875ish Frank Dorman, citing George Worth's "Reminiscences" vol. 12 p.89 killed his father Lewis Berry in San Francisco QQ

Berry Lewis 1802ish back out from Census born,

Berry Lewis 1830 1830 Census - black section 28, in household of Westly 22, listed as Lewis Barry

Berry Lewis 1837-07-08 NVR "black", married Eliza Boston

Berry Lewis 1837ish Frank Dorman QQ born: son Lewis

Berry Lewis 1841ish back out from Dorman QQ born: son Isaac

Berry Lewis 1842-03-03 Probate 16 p. 33, 47, 50-52, 113, 125, 126, 193, 194, 199, 200, 210-11 gets money from estate of Wiliam Boston for funeral expenses QQ

Berry Lewis mariner 1843-12-06 NVR QQ born: daughter Mary

Berry Lewis labourer 1848-07-04 NVR QQ born: daughter Sarah Ann

Berry Lewis whitewasher 1850 Frank Dorman, citing Census is a whitewasher and owns property worth $500

Berry Lewis 1853-01-12 Probate 19 p. 122-127, 446-449 witnesses Absalom Boston's will QQ

Berry Lewis 1875ish Frank Dorman, citing George Worth's "Reminiscences" died. In the '50s or so he moved to San Francisco, where he worked as a whitewasher, driver, and sexton of Zion Church. Worth's book says on p.89 of vol. 12: "Louis Berry Killed in Sleep By His Son. Isaac Berry Supposed to be Insane. The remains of Lewis Berry the aged colored man who was brutally murdered at about 2:00 Tuesday morning by his QQ born: son Isaac, a man 33 years of age, were interred yesterday with the ceremonies befiting the sad occasion. The obsequies were held in the African M.E. Zion church. The deceased was QQ born and reared in Maryland, but emigrated to Nantucket about 1830 with a brother named Wesley. He resided at that famous old whaling port until 1852. The results of his labors in San Francisco for the first three years after his arrival, amounting to about $2000, were swept away by a business failure. He subsequently acquired considerable means from his calling, that of whitener. At the time the Unitarian Society sold their church to the Zion church he advanced $2500 of the payment. He leaves his wife and two daughters at Nantucket. Isaac is in San Francisco"

Berry Lewis Frank Dorman kids with wife Eliza: Lewis, Isaac, Mary R., Sarah Ann

Berry Lewis (2) 1837ish Frank Dorman born, to Lewis and Eliza

Berry Lewis (2) 1877 Frank Dorman, citing George Worth's "Reminiscences" died insane in Stockton, Cal.

Berry Lucy 1810 Court records p. 21 [placeholder - may not be black] - lawsuit of Charlotte Tyler. Only she and husband, no one else. Name is spelled Barey qq

Berry Mary 1843-12-06 NVR born, to Eliza and Lewis Barry

Berry Sarah Ann 1848-07-04 NVR born, to Eliza and Lewis Barry

Berry Susan 1841-06 1837-1884 Court p. 334 not id'd. Title settlement. Thaddeus Coleman v Absalom Boston. West Monomoy land, bounded by Susan Berry. Does not appear to have house. AB loses quitclaim & he and wife are told to sign over the deed + costs (split 50/50 between Coleman and Boston). Coleman objects to having to have a quitclaim, and that's ok'd. Defendant is not recorded as default. CCP QQ

Berry Wesley 1802 back out from census born,

Berry Wesley 1830 1830 Census - black section 22, head of household with Lewis 28, listed as Westly Barry

Berry Wesley 1835-11-08 NVR "coloured", marries Mary Marsh

Berry Wesley 1842-03-05 Inquirer March 5, 1842 Inquirer reprints the text of the resolution offered by Rev. William Serrington. Wesley Berry, William Harris "and others" spoke. Resolution text: "Resolved, That whereas the law of this Commonwealth, in reference to the privilege of education in our town schools, makes no distinction in relation to the complexion or symmetry of its inhabitants, it is therefore the judgement of the oppressed portion of the citizens of Nantucket, that it is their right, and they ought to claim, and do desire to enjoy, among other rights, the right of having their youth educated in the same schools which are common to the more favored members of this community." The resolution is advocated by William Robinson, CD Brown, ad others, and unanimously adopted. Then it is voted that a committee of three be appointed to have the proceedings of this meeting, with an address to the citizens of Nantucket, published in the Nantucket Inquirer and Islander, and it is

Berry Wesley 1846 runs for selectman

Berry Wesley 1848-07-05 Probate 17 p. 354 executes Edward Pompey's will QQ

Berry Wesley 1883-04-25 NHA 37 folder 118 unidentified clipping carries report of his death on April 25, 1883. Was from NJ, came with borther Lewis (who weas killed by insane son in San Francisco. Kept sailor boarding house, zelous antislavery writer

Berry Wesley 1885-06-21 Probate 21 p. 553-4 Not id'd. Will. Has real estate in an upland lot and wants it sold to pay expenses. All rest, including house, to wife Mary Berry during her life. After her death Mary Ann Crocker (niece) gest use of house adjoining dwelling as well as kitchen privileges. Main part of dwelling goes to Mary Ann's daughter Sarah Rebecca Crocker. She also gets furnishings to own after wife dies. If Sarah Rebecca survives her mother, marries and has kids, she gets the hole of estate. If she dies before her mom and has kids, her heirs get all. If she dies before her mom and has no kids, Town of Nantucket gets it all. "My will is that this property shal not be liable for the debts of said Mary Ann Crocker or Sarah Rebecca Crocker, but go to the descendants of either if any. I feel that I have not enough property to give anything to Joseph Simmons or Richard Simmons brothers to Mary Ann Crocker". Executor and Witnesses: nothing significant

Blush Delia 1830 1830 Census among blacks listed in asylum at Quayse, age 12

Blush Larinda 1830 1830 Census among blacks listed in asylum at Quayse, age 25

Blush Sally 1810 1810 Census p. 13 "blk", age 9, living@home Thomas Barnard, wife, 5 kids

Blush William 1830 1830 Census among blacks listed in asylum at Quayse, age 7

Boag George 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 29, @household of Isaac Barlow 32 with wife Annis 24, Henry 3, Sophrona 0, Jacob William 29, George Boag 29, ? Covington 20

Boaz William 1727-03-28 _______ Court, p. ____ "an Indian" laborer is defendant in a case brought by Moses Nahinimons, another Indian in a plea of case. Court of Common Pleas. Maybe related to George Boag?

Bond Francis 1821-08-26 NVR "Colored", marries Remembrance Cuff

Bond Remembrance 1821-08-26 q NVR Remembrance Cuff marries Francis Bond, "colored" QQ

Borden Catherine Negro cemetery daughter Nathaniel and Deborah Borden

Borden Deborah 1834-10-19 q NVR nee Cook, marries Nathaniel Borden QQ

Borden Elizabeth 1798ish q NVR not id'd, "Elizabeth Capee", marries "Simon Burden" QQ

Borden Elizabeth 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 42, in household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50 QQ

Borden Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 61, widow, head of household with Nathaniel 22 and William A. 19

Borden Elizabeth Negro cemetery buried in Warren/ Brown/Tasco/Harris/Borden/Dennison plots

Borden Elysa 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 3, in household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50 QQ

Borden Eunice 1826-06-25 q NVR not id'd, marries Manuel Enos ("a Porgueuese of Floris"), daughter of Henry and Abigail Guild

Borden George 1830 1830 Census - black section 50, living alone

Borden Lucretia 1835-08-16 q NVR William Borden marries Lucretia Cuff "coulard" QQ

Borden Lydia 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 10, in household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50 QQ

Borden Nathaniel 1830 1830 Census - black section 22, in household of Elizabeth Borden widow 61 with William 19 QQ

Borden Nathaniel 1834-10-19 NVR not id'd, marries Deborah Cook

Borden Nathaniel 1836-05-14 1836-05-14 Inquirer is secretary of the colored temperence meeting at the African Baptist Meeting House

Borden Sally 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 5, in household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50 QQ

Borden Sally 1829-04-03 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church records "Black", marries John Banks QQ

Borden Simon 1789 NVR not id'd, "Elizabeth Capee", marries "Simon Burden"

Borden Simon blacksmith 1804-05-26 Deedbook 22 p. 341 not id'd. Buys land in West Monomoy shares from Richard and Josiah Coffin, Christopher Coffin. Neighbors are own land, commons. sold May 26, 1804 but not recorded until August 20, 1813

Borden Simon blacksmith 1807-04-10 Deedbook 22 p. 10 not id'd. Buys land "a little to the southward of Timothy Swains Mill and...adjoining the South Side of the Burying Ground that belongs to the Black People or People of Color" from William Worth. Sale is made April 10, 1807 but not recorded until Sept. 17, 1811

Borden Simon 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 37, head of household with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50. "Simeon"

Borden Simon blcksmith 1813-08-20 Deedbook 22 p. 341 sells to Richard Mitchell land he bought from Coffins in West Monomoy. Wife (illiterate) also signs -- good example of quitclaiming dower rights too

Borden Simon 1819-11 Court 5 p. 285 "blackman" [need to look up]

Borden Simon (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 2, in household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50 QQ

Borden Simon (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet (no age) @household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18.

Borden Sukey 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 7, in household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50 qq

Borden William 1830 1830 Census - black section 19, in household of Elizabeth Borden widow 61 with Nathaniel 22 QQ

Borden William 1835-08-16 NVR William Borden marries Lucretia Cuff "coulard"

Borden William ? 1836-02-04 Deedbook 34 p. 507 not id'd, buys land in West Monomoy from James Dennison QQ

Boston Absalom 1785ish Frank Dorman born, to Seneca and Thankfull Boston on Nantucket. Married 1st Mary Sprywood, 2nd Phebe (Williams) Spriggins, 3rd Hannah Cooke

Boston Absalom 1808-01-07 NVR married 1st wife Mary Sprywood

Boston Absalom 1809 Frank Dorman, citing Stackpole collection folder 1013 ships out on whaleship Thomas

Boston Absalom 1809 NHA oversize, collection 381 Absalom Boston listed in to be crew of Thomas

Boston Absalom 1809 NHA 335 folder 1013 Absalom Boston listed in crew of whaleship Thomas, 1809-1811

Boston Absalom 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman mentioned in Freeborn Boston's estate divvying up QQ

Boston Absalom 1809ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Charles

Boston Absalom 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 25, head of household with wife Polly 22, Charles 1.

Boston Absalom mariner 1812-03-07 Deedbook 22 p. 168 Division among Freeborn's heirs: Mary Douglas, Reuben, Absalom, Thomas, Joseph Boston ("Black men") tract of land and house in Newtown that Seneca Boston built and where Mary Douglas now lives. QQ

Boston Absalom mariner 1812-03-12 Deedbook 22 p.69 "Black man" buys from Thomas Boston a tract of land "in the middle of one of the shares of West Monomoy in New Town" which had been owned by brother Freeborn and exchanged for land of Seneca's estate

Boston Absalom mariner 1812-03-12 Deedbook 22 p. 71 "Black Man" buys land from Reuben Boston on West Monomoy Shares where dad Seneca had built dwelling house. Adjoins own lad, Thomas Boston

Boston Absalom 1812-03-13 Frank Dorman citing deed 22 p. 69, 71 purchases two lots in West Monomoy shares from his brothers Reuben and Thomas for a total of $56

Boston Absalom 1812-04-02 Probate 5 p. 274 Because his prime heir Freeborn is dead before his estate is all settled, Seneca Boston's real estate is divided up among Thomas Boston, Absalom Boston, Reuben Boston, Maria Boston

Boston Absalom 1814-01-09 NVR citing So. Cong. Church married Phebe Spriggins "black" as his 2nd wife, she's nee Williams and he's her 2nd husband.

Boston Absalom 1815ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Henry

Boston Absalom 1817-2 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Caroline

Boston Absalom crewman 1820 Frank Dorman citing Stackpole Collection folder 994 was a crewman on the whaling ship Independence

Boston Absalom 1820-01-06 Frank Dorman citing deedbook 25 p. 387 sells land bounded by Mary Douglass to John Macy for $300. One exception to this contract is the land his wife Phebe inherited from her mother Priscilla Paul QQ

Boston Absalom 1820-01-06 Deedbook 28 p. 419 Not id'd. John Macy quitclaims land from Absalom for payment of promissory note

Boston Absalom 1820-01-06 Deedbook 26 p. 386-7 witnesses deed from Philip Tyler to John Macy

Boston Absalom mariner 1820-09-14 Deedbook 26 p. 155 Absalom Boston, not id'd, lends a mortgage to Daniel Gardner for house and land in New Guinea owned by late father Daniel Gardner. Made Sept. 14, 1820, discharged Feb. 22, 1823

Boston Absalom 1820-10 1807-1879 County Commsn. Rec. p. 99 not id'd. Petitions for license to keep public house. No objection being made, it is granted. It appears it's a three way deal -- Absalom "recognized in sum 66-66 2/3, and David Giles and Uriah Gardner each 33-33 1/3 - (huh??)

Boston Absalom 1821 NHA 335 folder 996 William Sirley signs lay over to Absalom Boston

Boston Absalom 1822? (undated) NHA 335 folder 994 Poem about the Industry

Boston Absalom 1822-05-12 Frank Dorman Industry sails with all black crew. Ship returns in 6 months but with only 70 barrels of oil. The voyage didn't pay for itself and Industry had to be auctioned to pay debts. Frank Dorman says that after this, Boston left whaling and devoted rest of life to commercial activities on land

Boston Absalom 1822-10-01 Inquirer Oct. 1, 1822 letter is holding for him

Boston Absalom 1823 NHA 335 folder 994 is listed as crew in the wharf book of Independence, which sailed 1820-1823

Boston Absalom 1823-02-22 Deedbook buys land from Daniel Gardner that previously belonged to John Pompey

Boston Absalom 1825-03-26 Deedbook Jeffrey Simmons deeds land to Trustees of Afrcan School (Absalom & Peter Boston, Michael DeLuce, Charles Godfrey) QQ

Boston Absalom 1826 NHA 334 folder 119 Ship Indepndence, 1826-1829, lists an "indenture" with Absalom Boston (what does that mean?)

Boston Absalom 1826-05 NHA 335 folder 59 contract with a number of whites (maybe proprietors?) to drive cows every day from May through October. Signed

Boston Absalom 1826-11-10 NHA Collection 334 folder 119 Absalom Boston purchases a quarter share of Joseph Peterson's lay for $45. Peterson is illiterate, signs with a Mark. Peterson is to go on a whaling voyage on Independence, bound for Cape Horn. The signing over of lays is so standardized that there are printed forms with blanks to fill in.

Boston Absalom 1827-08-25 NVR married Hannah Cooke as his 3rd wife

Boston Absalom 1827ish Court 6 Court p. 334 Thaddeus Coleman v. him. (Court of Common Pleas?)

Boston Absalom 1827ish Court 6 p. 556 not id'd, vs. Daniel Gardner. (Court of Common Pleas?)

Boston Absalom 1828ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe Ann

Boston Absalom 1829-06-24 NHA 56 folder 15 witnesses several signings of crew onto shipping papers of "Enterprise"

Boston Absalom 1830 1830 Census 44, head of household with Hannah his wife (33), Charles 22, Henry 15, Caroline 12, Phebe Ann 2

Boston Absalom 1830 NHS 118 folder 37 signs as surety for subpoena

Boston Absalom ? 1830-05-14 Deedbook 31 p. 159 buys land in Newtown from Barnabas Coffin & Barnabas Swain

Boston Absalom 1830-07-07 NHA 37 folder 118 Absalom and Charles Boston sign as sureties for Manual (also later called Emmanual) Simons. Trial to be held in dwelling house of Judge John Conway, plea of case. All sign

Boston Absalom 1830-09-09 Frank Dorman, citing 1830-09-9 Inquirer Whaling ship Loper returns, with an almost all black crew, carrying 2,280 barrels of oil. Absalom Boston and Samuel Harris "mounted on horses and carrying boarding knives for swords, led a parade, followed by the crew, shouldering harpoons, whale-spades, lances and other tools of the trade"

Boston Absalom 1831 NHS 118 folder 37 signs as surety for subpoena

Boston Absalom ? 1831-02-16 Deedbook 31 p. 158 buys land in Newtown from Obed Macy

Boston Absalom ? 1831-02-16 Deedbook 31 p. 160 buys land in W. Monomoy from Husseys, Folgers, Bunkers, Russell

Boston Absalom 1831-04-25 NHA 37 folder 118 Signs surety for "cullord man" mariner Nathan Phillips, plea of case

Boston Absalom yeoman 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church." Plaintiffs default. Court of Common Pleas (NOT Ct. of Sess)

Boston Absalom 1832-08-03 Deedbook 32 p. 396-397 not id'd. Sells land in Newtown to Thomas Macklin adjoining Macklin's property that he had bought from Frederick Quoin

Boston Absalom 1832ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son AF

Boston Absalom trader 1833-07-08 Deedbook 33 p. 87 not id'd. buys homestead of deceased Daniel Gardner, in Newtown, from James Gardner

Boston Absalom trader 1835-06 NHA __ folder __, unidentified clipping Official notice of the intent to divide land he owns as tenant in common in Newtown (neighbor Samuel harris, highways, Zaccheus Hussey) -- he owns 3/7 of it (must be Freeborn division)

Boston Absalom 1835-06 ?? Court 7 p. 437 not id'd, vs. Daniel Gardner. $60 debt, def default. $78.09 to Boston and court fees of $9.25. (Court of Common Pleas?)

Boston Absalom Master Mariner" 1835-08-03 Deedbook 34 p. 287 not id'd, buys land in Newtown from Edward Macy

Boston Absalom 1836 backed out from census QQ born: son Oliver

Boston Absalom 1836 ?? NHA 334 folder 61 witnesses signing on of Abel Norcross (black?) onto the ship "Charles & Henry" that sailed 1836-1840

Boston Absalom merchant 1836-09-15 Deedbook 36 p. 4 not id'd, buys land in Newtown from George Gardner

Boston Absalom 1836ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Oliver

Boston Absalom 1837? Deedbook 37 p. 310 [sells land to Isiah Nicholson - did not have time to investigate]

Boston Absalom 1837? Deedbook 37 p. 283 [buys land from Samuel Tuck - did not have time to investigate]

Boston Absalom trader 1837-10 Court 8 p. 5 not id'd. Petition for partition of tenancy in common of tract of land "in that part of Nantucket called Newtown. Bounded by lands of Samuel Harris, Zacheus Hussey, heirs of Daniel Gardner and unknown others on the other side. Who's he asking to sever from? Don't know. AB promulgates notice and they decide he gets that land, plus 3/7th of the "dwelling house consisting Chamber, West Room and Sinque (??) room beginning at the east side of the north door with a privilege of said door and stairs to the West chamber." (Court of Common Pleas?)

Boston Absalom 1837ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Thomas

Boston Absalom 1838-04-19 Probate 15 p 67, 85-6 mentioned as creditor in Fred Harris' estate

Boston Absalom 1839 Deedbook 39 p. 233 [sells land to Henry Weaver - did not have time to investigate]

Boston Absalom 1839-02-11 Town records p. 118 not id'd, runs for selectman, gets one vote

Boston Absalom 1839-02-11 Town records p. 118 on same day as he runs for Selectman, also runs for school committee. Gets one vote

Boston Absalom trader 1839-10-04 Deedbook 39 p. 492 not id'd buys land from Sam Colburn in Newtown

Boston Absalom merchant 1840-06 Court 8 p. 218 not id'd. v. Isaiah Nicholson merchant. Case. Promissory note $53.43 + interest. Def default, AB gets $53.43. Court of Common Pleas

Boston Absalom yeoman 1841-06 Court 7 p. 334 not id'd. Title settlement. Thaddeus Coleman v him. West Monomoy land, bounded by Susan Berry. Does not appear to have house. AB loses quitclaim & he and wife are told to sign over the deed + costs (split 50/50 between Coleman and Boston). Coleman objects to having to have a quitclaim, and that's ok'd. Defendant is not recorded as default. Court of Common Pleas

Boston Absalom 1841ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Sarah

Boston Absalom 1842-03-03 Probate 16 p. 33, 47, 50-52, 113, 125, 126, 193, 194, 199, 200, 210-11 gets money from estate of William Boston for funeral expenses QQ

Boston Absalom 1845 Frank Dorman petitions to have daughter admitted to high school; she is admitted but died four years later QQ

Boston Absalom 1845-09-3 Town Records 1845-1846 p. 53-54 Town Meeting is called "To see what order the Town will take, in relation to an action brought by Phebe Ann Boston, by her father and next friend, for depriving her of the advantages of Public School Instruction." No action, though usual resolutions offered by John Shaw and Andrew Macy to try to get town on record as racist.

Boston Absalom 1853-01-12 Probate 19 p. 122-127, 446-449 Will. All to wife Hannah for her life, use and disposal. After her death any property remaining to be divided equally among his kids. But if wife marries again, she takes her dower at law and the rest is divided equally among his kids. Executrix: wife Hannah. Witnesses Barz. Burdett, Lewis Berry, Geo. Cobb. Probated June 10, 1855. Caroline Clough, Thomas Boston, Oliver Boston ask to be appointed executors. Appraisial of estate has two houses with outhouses and land, A Store, mowing lot, and garden, all on York or Pleasant Streets. Furniture includes household furnishings

Boston Absalom 1853-06-06 Frank Dorman died

Boston Absalom 1855-06-2 1810 Census handwritten note: died

Boston Absalom 1855-06-23 1855-06-23 Inquirer letter is holding for him

Boston Absalom (2) 1832ish Frank Dorman born, to Absalom and Hannah

Boston Absalom (2) 1836-04-3 Frank Dorman died

Boston Absalom (2) 1858-12-30 Probate 20 p. 11 appears to have no real estate. Sale of furniture is done for his estate

Boston Absalom (2) Negro cemetery son of AF Boston

Boston Alice 1826-04-13 q Frank Dorman nee Howard, married William Boston in New Bedford. She's from New Bedford QQ

Boston Alice 1826ish Frank Dorman QQ born: son Olando

Boston Alice Frank Dorman children with husband William: Olando, Male

Boston Amy 1811-06-09 q Frank Dorman Amy Gardner married Essex Boston, his 3rd wife QQ

Boston Amy 1814 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket in the spring, age 64

Boston Ann 1832-09-23 q Frank Dorman nee ___, married Benajah Boston (her 2nd husband), her first was Nathaniel Martin QQ

Boston Ann 1834ish Frank Dorman born, to Benajah and Ann

Boston Ann 1850 Frank Dorman, citing Census was living with family of Francis M. Gardner on Nantucket (maybe a servant)

Boston Ann 1857-09-08 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Robert Tweedy (not id'd) QQ

Boston Ann 1857-09-28 q Frank Dorman married Robert Tweedy QQ

Boston Ann Frank Dorman kids with husband Benajah: Benajah C., Ann L.

Boston Anna 1869 q Frank Dorman nee ______, married Thomas Boston QQ

Boston Avalina 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 14, in household of Reuben 39 & wife Sylva 40, Avalina 14, Henry 10, Maria 7, Susan 4, Emmely 3 QQ

Boston Benajah 1799 Frank Dorman born, on Nantucket to Peter and Rhoda Boston

Boston Benajah 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 11, in household of Peter 48 & Rhoda 37, Prissilla 8, Mahala 7, Mary Ann 3, Joseph Bennett 23 QQ

Boston Benajah 1824-09-21 Deedbook 28 p. 99 witnesses Peter Boston's deed QQ

Boston Benajah 1824-09-21 Deedbook 28 p. 99 witnesses deed from Peter Boston to Isaac Coffin QQ

Boston Benajah mariner 1827-07-30 Deedbook 29 p. 301 not id'd. Sells her piece of his house which he'd bought from Essex Boston

Boston Benajah mariner 1827-08-15 Deedbook 29 p. 305 not id'd. Mortgages land in Newtown to Peleg Ray. Peter Boston now lives there. Discharged in 1830 or 1831 (notation is barely readable

Boston Benajah 1830 1830 Census 31, in household of Peter (68) and wife Rhoda (56) QQ

Boston Benajah trader 1832 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 32 p. 24-25 Peter Boston buys property owned by son Benajah for $800, then resells that same property to his daughter Priscilla Thompson for same amount QQ

Boston Benajah 1832-09-23 Frank Dorman married Ann Martin on Nantucket

Boston Benajah 1834-09-13 Frank Dorman, citing military records enlists in New Bedford for 3 years in Navy as Ordinary Seman. Served on Receiving Ships Ohio and North Carolina, as well as USS Brooklyn, King Philip and Wyandanch. Was discharged as Ordinary Seaman on July 31, 1865

Boston Benajah 1834ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Ann

Boston Benajah 1837-04-30 NVR citing So. Cong. Church "coloured" married Lydia Pompey, 2nd wife, on Nantucket

Boston Benajah 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 149 [sells land to Frederick Quinn - did not have time to investigate] QQ

Boston Benajah 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 149 Frederick "Quoin" [buys land from Rhoda Boston, Benajah Boston, Mahala Collins - did not have time to investigate] QQ

Boston Benajah 1838-1 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Lydia

Boston Benajah coaster 1850 Frank Dorman, citing Census listed

Boston Benajah 1854-12-04 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, buried in colored cemetery

Boston Benajah Frank Dorman kids with wife Ann: Benajah C., Ann L.

Boston Benajah Frank Dorman kid with wife Lydia: Lydia H.

Boston Benajah Negro cemetery

Boston Benajah (2) 1834ish Frank Dorman born, to Benajah and Ann

Boston Benajah (2) 1865-07-31 Frank Dorman, citing military records discharged from Navy

Boston Benajah (2) 7/15/1914 Frank Dorman applies for military pension, lives in NY

Boston Benajah (2) 5/3/1926 Frank Dorman died in Rock Island, IL

Boston Caroline 1770ish Frank Dorman born, to Essex and Tabitha Boston

Boston Caroline 1796-05-14 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church married Rodolphus Harden QQ

Boston Caroline (2) 1810 1810 Census 12, in household of Absalom 44 and wife Hannah 33, Charles 22, Henry 15, Phebe Ann 2 QQ

Boston Caroline (2) 1810 1810 Census handwritten note id's her as "Clough"

Boston Caroline (2) 1818ish Frank Dorman born, to Absalom and Phebe (??? This must be a mistake, is older than that and alive in 1810 - unless there are two)

Boston Caroline (2) 1839-07-18 q NVR citing Am Soc. of Friends (church) "coloured" married James Clough   QQ

Boston Charles 1809-03-28 Frank Dorman born, on Nantucket to Absalom and Mary (date of birth from 1810 Census). "Charles Frederick"

Boston Charles 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 1, in household with Absalom 25 & wife Polly 22. QQ

Boston Charles 1830 1830 Census - black section 22, in household of Absalom 44 and wife Hannah 33, Henry 15, Caroline 12, Phebe Ann 2 QQ

Boston Charles 1830-07-07 NHA 37 folder 118 With Absalom signs as surety for Manual/Emanual Simons QQ

Boston Charles 1830-11-04 NVR citing So. Cong. Church married Hannah Capey "black"

Boston Charles 1833-07-18 Probate 13 p. 456-7 dies intestate. Absalom Boston appointed to probate his estate

Boston Charles Negro cemetery son of AF Boston

Boston Charles (2) seaman 1850 Frank Dorman listed in Census

Boston Charlotte 1770ish Frank Dorman born, to Essex and Tabitha Boston

Boston Charlotte 1797-06-29 q NVR married Philip Winslow QQ

Boston Charlotte (2) 1809ish Frank Dorman born, daughter of Mary and Freeborn

Boston Charlotte (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 2, in Mary Boston's household 42, with Lettice 14, William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21 QQ

Boston Charlotte (2) 1827-12-27 q NVR "black" married Charles Groves QQ

Boston Eliza 1806ish Frank Dorman born, daughter of Mary and Freeborn

Boston Eliza 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 4, in Mary Boston's household 42, with Lettice 14, William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21 QQ

Boston Eliza 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, @"at PH Folgers"

Boston Eliza 1830ish Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Harriet and son William

Boston Eliza 1834ish q NVR "black" married Lewis Berry QQ

Boston Eliza Frank Dorman kids: Harriet, William

Boston Eliza (2) Frank Dorman married Joseph Boston, nee unknown, not id'd, and year unknown

Boston Eliza (2) Frank Dorman kids with husband Joseph: Harriet and William

Boston Elizabeth 1828-01-11 Deedbook 29 p. 389 not id'd. Mary and Michael Douglas and William and Elizabeth Boston sell land in Newtown to Charles and Charlotte Groves. Neighbors are Absalom Boston, Gorhams, Jeff Summons, commons QQ

Boston Elizabeth 1852-09-03 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Boston Emmely 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 3, in household of Reuben 39 & wife Sylva 40, Avalina 14, Henry 10, Maria 7, Susan 4, Emmely 3 QQ

Boston Essex 1741-07-08 Frank Dorman and manumission document born, on Nantucket to Boston and Maria, married 1st wife Tabitha Cuff, 2nd Sable Littlefield, 3rd Amy Gardner

Boston Essex 1744 Frank Dorman admitted to 1st Congregational Church with future wife Amy Gardner

Boston Essex 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Boston Essex 1770-01-14 NVR married Tabitha Cuff

Boston Essex 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Jane

Boston Essex 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son John

Boston Essex 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Caroline

Boston Essex 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Charlotte

Boston Essex 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Lettice

Boston Essex 1775ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Peter

Boston Essex 1778-10-09 Deedbook 10 p. 1 "Negro" buys land from Barnabas Coleman for "one and a half of Spanish mild dollars" in hand. Description of land based on neighbor (Toby Wilcock). Free and clear title

Boston Essex 1790-10-04 Deedbook 12 p. 83 not id'd. Buys land tract from John and Ann Coleman "att a place called Newtown". Neighbors are Jonathan Russel, Barnabas Coleman

Boston Essex 1795-12-20 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 16 p. 92 sells land to John Boston, Tabitha Boston cosigns

Boston Essex 1796 Frank Dorman appears on tax assessment

Boston Essex 1796-06-02 Probate 4 p. 79-83, 184-5 White butcher Henry Clark dies with accounts due from Essex Boston, Seneca Boston, Tobias Simons, Joseph Harris, Paul Cuff, Reuben Perry. None are id'd

Boston Essex cordwainer 1799-12-02 Deedbook 16 p. 92 he and wife sell land in Newtown to John Boston, free title. Had been bought from John Coleman. Next to land Essex owns. John now occupies it. Essex Signs, wife Tabitha makes her mark

Boston Essex 1802-08-31 Probate 15 p. 12-16 creditor in Peter Boston's estate QQ

Boston Essex 1803-12-29 NVR married Sable Littlefield

Boston Essex 1804-10 Court 3 p. 125 Witness in Dorcas Mingo's criminal case, where she is charged With force and arms "upon the body of one Huldy Price...then and there did beat and wound & ill treat her and other wrongs then and there did all which is to the great damage of the sd Huldy". Appears, pleads guilty. Essex Boston appears as witness, as does James Plato. Fined $2 to the State, or else 5 stripes "on the naked back" + $5.84 ct costs QQ

Boston Essex cordwainer 1808-06-06 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 20 p. 443 sells prop in New Guinea to Senaca Boston, for $30

Boston Essex cordwainer 1808-06-06 Deedbook 20 p. 443 "black man" sells to Seneca Boston land in New Guinea, near Freeborn Boston, EB's own land. Mortgage deed is done.

Boston Essex 1809-09-02 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 appears as witness in Seneca Boston will QQ

Boston Essex 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 69, head of household with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Boston Essex 1810 Frank Dorman, citing US Census head of family of 10

Boston Essex 1810-10 Court 4 p ____ not id'd. Appears as witness in Dorcas Mingo's assault & battery case. QQ

Boston Essex 1810-11-03 Probate 5 p. 295-340 "Black Man" Tobias Simmons dies intestate. Inventory lists furniture, household goods, and a "note of hand" from Essex Boston

Boston Essex 1811-06-09 NVR and also 1st Cong. Ch cited in NVR married Amy Hazard or Amy Gardner - records are different. 1st Cong. Church has Amy Gardner. Is she black?

Boston Essex 1811-12-06 Deedbook 22 p. 118 not id'd. Mortgages property to Thomas Macy. Property is "at a place called New Guinea" that is a lot near his dwelling house. Made Dec. 6, 1811, but not recorded until March 18, 1812, discharged April 5, 1819

Boston Essex 1812-06-17 Frank Dorman, deedbook 22 p. 307 loans $100 as mortgage to Reuben Boston to be paid 1815, see deeds

Boston Essex 1816-02-17 Frank Dorman, deedbook 23 p. 398 sells property to Benjamin Winslow for $28, see deed records

Boston Essex cordwainer 1816-02-21 Deedbook 23 p. 399 "Black man" buys land from Reuben Boston in Newtown QQ

Boston Essex cordwainer 1816-02-21 Deedbook 23 p. 398 "Black man" sells land formerly belonging to Reuben Boston to Benjamin Winslow (not id'd)

Boston Essex cordwainer 1821-04-20 Deedbook 26 p. 324 "Man of colour" sells land in New Guinea to John and Davis Gorham (not id'd). Neighbors: Isaac Coffin, John Gardner

Boston Essex 1822 Frank Dorman, citing Society for Propagation of the Gospel Collection, Box 1, Peabody Essex Museum he and others write the following letter: "We hereby certify that there are among the coloured people of this place remains of the Nantucket Indians, and that nearly every family in our village are partly descended from the original inhabitants of this and neighboring places."

Boston Essex yeoman 1822-11-05 Deedbook 27 p. 291 "coloured man" mortgages property in Newtown to John Davis, not id'd. Neighbors are John Gorden, John and Davis Gorham, Isaac Coffin, Grafton Gardner, Samuel Barker. Made Nov. 5, 1822, recorded Nov. 25, 1882, discharged Sept. 23 1824

Boston Essex 1824-09-21 Frank Dorman, deedbook 28 p. 100 sells prop worth $300 to Benajah Boston

Boston Essex shoemaker 1824-09-21 Deedbook 28 p. 100 "Coloured man", sells land to his brother Benajah in that part of town "called New Guinea or Guiney Hill or Newtown". Neighbors: Miacomet Pond, Isaac Coffin, Jonathan Jenkin's heirs, John and Davis Gorham. Dwelling house and land.

Boston Essex 1825-08-3 Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 named in John Thomas' will as executor QQ

Boston Essex 1825-08-3 Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 executes John Thomas' will QQ

Boston Essex 1827-01-25 1830 Census - black section mentioned in handwritten note not in enumeration, but has having died 1827-01-25, aged 86

Boston Essex Frank Dorman, deedbook 12 p. 83 buys land from John Coleman

Boston Essex Frank Dorman kids: Jane, Peter, John, Caroline, Charlotte, Lettice

Boston Falla 1761ish q Frank Dorman married Tobias Boston on Nantucket QQ

Boston Falla 1765-03-20 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Priscilla

Boston Falla 1767-02-13 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phyllis

Boston Falla 1768-03-20 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church daughter Priscilla is baptized QQ

Boston Falla 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mary

Boston Falla 1771-11-10 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church daughter Phebe is baptized QQ

Boston Falla 1773ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe

Boston Falla 1774-07-17 backed out of Frank Dorman materials daughter Lucy is baptized qq

Boston Falla 1777-03-23 backed out of Frank Dorman materials son Prince is baptized qq

Boston Falla 1781-03-03 q NVR married Silas Boston QQ

Boston Falla Frank Dorman kids: Priscilla, Hannah, Phyllis, Mary, Phebe, Lucy, Prince

Boston Freeborn 1770 Frank Dorman born, to Seneca and Thankful Boston on Nantucket, married Mary (Boston) Summons

Boston Freeborn mariner 1802-05-15 Deedbook 17 p.18 "Black man" buys land from dad Seneca in Newtown, land formerly belonging to Barnabas Coffin. Neighbors are Boyles, Chase, Whippey. 24 sq. rods and house where he now lives, plus shop, fences, outhouses QQ

Boston Freeborn 1802-06 ?? Deedbook 17 p. 36 buys land from John and Abial Barney, as cited in his later sale to Reuben Boston

Boston Freeborn mariner 1802-06-05 Deedbook 17 p. 30 "Black man". Buys house lot in Newtown from Joseph Barney. Neighbors are Whippeys, Freeborn's land, commons

Boston Freeborn mariner 1802-11-12 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 17 p. 133 sells property to brother Reuben for $355

Boston Freeborn mariner 1802-11-12 Deedbook 17 p. 133 "black man" to Reuben Boston (not id'd) in Newtown, land and dwelling "which my father Seneca Boston built" with outhouse and fences. Also land next door he had bought from John and Abial Barney

Boston Freeborn 1804-10-07 NVR married Mary Summmons nee Boston then Douglas

Boston Freeborn 1805ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son William

Boston Freeborn mariner 1807-03-02 Deedbook 20 p. 13 not id'd. Buys from John Gardner "a certain piece of land called the West Monomoy Share" which is in the same neighborhood where Freeborn's father's dwelling house now stands

Boston Freeborn 1808ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Eliza

Boston Freeborn 1809-09-2 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 gets remains of estate after Joseph/Hannah/mom in dad Seneca's will, as long as he lives in house and cares for mom for rest of life QQ

Boston Freeborn 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman when dad died, Freeborn inherits a ton of his estate, but he had already died so his share of property was divided among brothers, and duty to care for mom is taken over by brother Reuben

Boston Freeborn 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman Died on Nantucket. By the time dad Seneca died Nov. 3 1809, Freeborn who set to inherit land is dead and his heirs are: siblings Joseph, Absalom, Reuben, Thomas. Also heirs: Essex and Lydia Boston, and Mary Douglas.

Boston Freeborn 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section he is dead by 1810, when his wife Mary is id'd as a widow

Boston Freeborn 1812 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Charlotte

Boston Freeborn 1812-04-02 Probate 5 p. 274 Because his prime heir Freeborn is dead before his estate is all settled, Seneca Boston's real estate is divided up among Thomas Boston, Absalom Boston, Reuben Boston, Maria Boston QQ

Boston Freeborn 1836-07-12 Deedbook 35 p. 423 heirs of Freeborn divide up land -- see xerox

Boston Freeborn Frank Dorman Freeborn and Mary kids: William, Elizabeth, Charlotte

Boston George 1755-06-20 Deedbook 6 p. 264 born, to Boston and Maria. See Joseph Boston note -- since his name doesn't appear on other records, there may be confusion between him and Joseph Boston

Boston George 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Boston Hannah 1770ish Frank Dorman born, to Tobias and Falla Boston

Boston Hannah 1790-09-16 q Court 2 weddings and NVR not id'd, married Thomas Dunn QQ

Boston Hannah 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison

Boston Hannah 1840-10-03 Islander October 3, 1840 has letter holding for her at the post office

Boston Hannah 1848-04-19 NHA 84 folder 29 28 people wishing to be invited an Ecclesiastical Council to hear their Christian experiences and examine them re. Bible doctrine, with a view to be organized into a regular Baptist church. Council includes Summer Street Church representatives (Reuben Jeffrey, Alex Swain, Watson Holmes, Stephen Easton, William Folger) as well as delegations from Tisbury, Barnstable, Mashpee. They are accepted and organized into what the Council hopes they will call themselves, the Pleasant Street Baptist Church. Original members Harris, Ross, Mumford, Shorter, Burns,More, Nahafi, Frazier, Leires, Cambress, Coles, Tweedy, Wheeler, Collins, Harper, West, Russel, Groves, Pompey, Williams, Cooper, Miller, Ross, Hannah Boston, Crawford, Porte, Ottabarte, Cooper

Boston Hannah 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized

Boston Hannah 1855-06-10 Probate 19 p. 122-127, 446-449 given property in husband Absalom's will, loses it if she marries QQ

Boston Hannah (2) 1778ish Frank Dorman born, to Seneca and Thankful Boston on Nantucket

Boston Hannah (2?) 1790-09-16 NVR "black," married Thomas Dunn

Boston Hannah (3) 1800ish q Frank Dorman married John Thomas QQ

Boston Hannah (4) 1830-11-04 q NVR Citing So. Cong. Church nee "Capey" "Black", married Charles F. Boston   QQ

Boston Hannah (4) 1836-02-28 Frank Dorman died of consumption, age 26

Boston Hannah (5) 1809-09-2 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 gets $10 in dad Seneca Boston's will QQ

Boston Hannah (Cook) 1827-08-25 q NVR Hannah Cooke marries Absalom Boston QQ

Boston Hannah (Cook) 1830 1830 Census - black section 33, in household of Absalom 44, with Charles 22, Henry 15, Caroline 12, Phebe Ann 2

Boston Hannah (Cook) 1855-06-16 Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 122-127, 446-449 Absalom Bostom will is probated. Hannah Boston is Executrix, and inventory includes 3 houses and a store on York street, as well as mowing lot QQ

Boston Hannah (Cook) 1857 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Boston Hannah (Cook) 1857-12-06 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Boston Harriet 1830ish Frank Dorman born, to Joseph and Eliza Boston, some time after 1830

Boston Harriet 1838-09-15 Frank Dorman died - same day as brother Joseph

Boston Henry 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 10, in household of Reuben 39 & wife Sylva 40, Avalina 14, Henry 10, Maria 7, Susan 4, Emmely 3 QQ

Boston Henry S. 1815ish Frank Dorman born, son of Absalom and Phebe

Boston Henry S. 1830 1830 Census - black section 15, in household of Absalom 44 and wife Hannah 33, Charles 22, Caroline 12, Phebe Ann 2 QQ

Boston Henry S. mariner 1844-08-11 Frank Dorman died of consumption, buried in Colored cemetery

Boston Henry S. Negro cemetery son of Absalom and Hannah [check this, because the years don't work out, should be Phebe]

Boston Jane 1770ish Frank Dorman born, daughter Essex and Tabitha Boston

Boston Jane 1793-06-23 q NVR married Benjamin Roberts QQ

Boston John 1770ish Frank Dorman born, son Essex and Tabitha Boston

Boston John 1795-12-20 Frank Dorman buys land from Essex Boston, Tabitha Boston cosigns QQ

Boston John 1795-12-3 NVR married Sally Way

Boston John 1796 Frank Dorman appears on list of Nantucket assessment

Boston John 1799-12-02 Deedbook 16, p. 92 buys land from Essex Boston in Newtown. QQ

Boston John 1800 Frank Dorman, citing Census 2 separate John Bostons appear, with a total of 5 people in their households

Boston John Frank Dorman kids with wife Eliza: Harriet and William

Boston John (2) 1789ish Frank Dorman born, on Nantucket, son of Seneca and Thankful

Boston Joseph 1753ish Frank Dorman died Aug. 9, 1850 at age of 98 of dropsy. Possibly he was George Boston or else there was confusion with a later Joseph Boston (per Frank Dorman). Note his name does not appear on the deed of manumission

Boston Joseph 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman mentioned in Freeborn Boston's estate divvying up QQ

Boston Joseph mariner 1812-03-07 Deedbook 22 p. 168 Division among Freeborn's heirs: Mary Douglas, Reuben, Absalom, Thomas, Joseph Boston ("Black men") tract of land and house in Newtown that Seneca Boston built and where Mary Douglas now lives. QQ

Boston Joseph 1818-11-17 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 25, p. 92 sold property for $35 to Isaac Coffin

Boston Joseph mariner 1818-11-17 Deedbook 25 p. 92 "coloured man mariner" sells Newtown/West Monomoy shares land to Isaac Coffin. Neighbors are Simon Borden's land now owned by Freeborn heirs, and land was acquired by him from SEneca Boston's estate

Boston Joseph 1830ish Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Harriet and QQ born: son William

Boston Joseph 1850 Frank Dorman, citing death records born, son of Boston and Maria

Boston Joseph 1850-08-09 Frank Dorman died at age 98 of dropsy

Boston Joseph Frank Dorman kids: Harriet, William

Boston Joseph (2) 1789ish Frank Dorman born, son of Seneca and Thankfull Boston

Boston Joseph (2) 1809-09-2 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 gets desk in dad Seneca's will QQ

Boston Joseph (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 21, in Mary Boston's household 42, with Lettice 14, William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21 QQ

Boston Joseph (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 41, in household of Reuben 59 QQ

Boston Joseph (2) Frank Dorman married Eliza (unknown name)

Boston Lettice 1770ish Frank Dorman born, daughter of Tabitha and Essex Boston

Boston Lettice 1799 Frank Dorman, alluded to in NVR married Charles Weeden

Boston Lettice 1799 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Charles Weeden QQ

Boston Lettice 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 14, in Mary Boston's household 42, with Lettice 14, William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21 QQ

Boston Lucy 1774-07-17 Nantucket VR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church records daughter Tobias and Falla, baptized 17 July 1774

Boston Lydia 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman mentioned in Freeborn Boston's estate divvying up QQ

Boston Lydia 1838-09-11 Frank Dorman died

Boston Lydia 1838-1 Frank Dorman born, to Benajah and Lydia

Boston Lydia (Pompey) 1837-04-30 q Frank Dorman nee Pompey, married Benajah Boston QQ

Boston Lydia (Pompey) 1854 Frank Dorman died, buried in colored cemetery

Boston Lydia (Pompey) Frank Dorman kid with husband Benajah: Lydia H.

Boston Lydia (Pompey) Negro cemetery wife Ben. Boston

Boston Mahala 1803ish Frank Dorman born, to Peter and Rhoda Boston on Nantucket

Boston Mahala 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 7, in household of Peter 48 & Rhoda 37, Benajah 11, Mary Ann 3, Joseph Bennett 23 QQ

Boston Mahala 1825-08-25 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church "black" married William Collins on Nantucket QQ

Boston Male 1828ish Frank Dorman born, to William and Alice

Boston Male 1837-04 Frank Dorman died

Boston Maria 1771-05-09 q Court 1 not id'd, married Pompey via justice of peace. 1st husband was Boston QQ

Boston Maria 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 7, in household of Reuben 39 & wife Sylva 40, Avalina 14, Henry 10, Maria 7, Susan 4, Emmely 3 QQ

Boston Maria 1812-04-02 Probate 5 p. 274 Because his prime heir Freeborn is dead before his estate is all settled, Seneca Boston's real estate is divided up among Thomas Boston, Absalom Boston, Reuben Boston, Maria Boston QQ

Boston Mary 1768-09-09 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church born, to Tobias and Falla

Boston Mary 1770 Frank Dorman born, on Nantucket to Tobias and Falla on Nantucket

Boston Mary 1788-09-06 NVR married Sam Johnson QQ

Boston Mary 1789-08-09 q Court 2 weddings Mary "Botson" married Cesar Summons, not id'd QQ

Boston Mary 1804-10-07 q NVR nee Boston then Summons, married Freeborn Boston (3rd husband is Michael Douglas) QQ

Boston Mary 1805ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son William

Boston Mary 1808-01-07 q Frank Dorman nee Sprywood, married Absalom Boston as his 1st wife QQ

Boston Mary 1808ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Eliza

Boston Mary 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 42, widow of Freeborn - head of household with Lettice 14, William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21

Boston Mary 1810-05-16 Deedbook 21 p. 250 Mary Boston "black woman" widow of Freeborn. With Phebe Lucas (wife of William Lucas Mariner) they sell to John Williams "black man" land in Newtown next door to where he already lives and their part of a dwelling house that had been owned by dad Tobias Boston

Boston Mary 1811-03-28 q NVR married Michael Douglass (nee Boston, then Summons, then Boston again) on Nantucket QQ

Boston Mary 1812 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Charlotte

Boston Mary 1812-01-29 Deedbook 22 p. 83 When Seneca dies and wife Thankful is insane and can't act for self. Executors Francis Joy and Nathaniel Starbuck contract with Mary Boston (widow of Freeborn) to care for Thankful for life and so Mary gets a part of dwellinghouse "being in that part of the town called Newtown and standing on the West Monomoy Share No __" (left blank). Mary Boston may be Mary Douglas -- is called both. QQ

Boston Mary Frank Dorman Freeborn and Mary kids: William, Elizabeth, Charlotte

Boston Mary Ann 1808ish Frank Dorman born, to Peter and Rhoda Boston

Boston Mary Ann 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 3, in household of Peter 48 & Rhoda 37, Benajah 11, Mahala 7, Joseph Bennett 23, Prissilla 8 qq

Boston Mary Ann 1822-12-31 Inquirer Dec. 31, 1822 letter is holding for her

Boston Mary Ann 1829ish q NVR married David Jackson QQ

Boston Olando 1826ish Frank Dorman born, to William and Alice ("Olando")

Boston Olando 1836-11-24 Frank Dorman died, buried in colored cemetery

Boston Olando Negro cemetery son William Boston (name is hard to read, may be Olando or may be something else)

Boston Olive 1872-02-28 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died in New Bedford, aged 36 years. He's listed in the Absalom Boston family right under Charles, but only as handwritten note

Boston Oliver 1836 backed out from census born, to Absalom Boston

Boston Oliver 1836ish Frank Dorman born, to Absalom and Hannah (Oliver C.)

Boston Oliver 1855-06-10 Probate 19 p. 122-127, 446-449 asks to be appointed executor of Abalom Boston's will QQ

Boston Oliver mariner 1862-10-30 Frank Dorman married Sarah Seals in New Bedford

Boston Oliver armed forces 1863-07-14 Frank Dorman, citing military records enlists as steward in US Navy for one year, serving on receiving ship Ohio, in So. Atlantic Squadron, and on USS Philadelphia before being discharged from the Princeton August 28, 1864

Boston Oliver armed forces 1864-08-28 Frank Dorman, citing military records discharged from Navy

Boston Oliver 1872-01-28 Frank Dorman died in New Bedford. After serving on board ships and listing address as New Bedford, he lived in Boston and returned to New Bedford. No kids found

Boston Patience 1747-03-13 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 6 p. 264 daughter Boston and Maria, born, on Nantucket. 1st husband Prince Limus, 2nd George Phenix

Boston Patience 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Boston Patience 1772-11-05 q Court 1 not id'd, married Prince Limus via justice of peace qq

Boston Peter 1762-06-08 Frank Dorman, citing pension record son Boston and Maria, born, on Nantucket

Boston Peter seaman 1778-07-1 Frank Dorman, citing pension documents serves as a seaman on Oliver Cromwell, a privateer out of New London commanded by Captain Seth Harding and Captain Hoyt. In southern waters his ship catpures the Weymouth en route from West Indies to Liverpool. They then join up with the warship Defense of the Continental Navy and catpure two more prizes, sent to Charleston SC. Trip lasts for 3 months

Boston Peter 1779-07-12 Frank Dorman, citing pension documents with brother Silas serves on the Hazard, 10 guns and 100 men, commanded by John Williams and operating out of Boston. The ship was part of the fleet that participated in the largest naval engagement of the American Revolution. The purpose of the ill-fated Penobscot Expedition was to capture a British fort near Castine, Maine. Due to incompetent leadership, it ended in total defeat for the Americans. Most of the 46 armed ships and troop transports, including the Hazard, had to be run ashore and burned by their crews to avoid capture by the British. The troops were mostly Maine militia who simply went home after the disaster but the seamen from MA including Peter and Silas Boston had to find their way from Maine to Boston on foot, led by Penobscot Indians who didn't know the way (says Peter's pension application). Every detail of his application is confirmed by a historical paper written in 1976 (The Penobscot Expedition). All per and largely quoting Frank Dorman

Boston Peter 1780 Frank Dorman For 3 months he ships onboard the Confederacy, commanded by Capt. Seth Harding (2nd trip with him)

Boston Peter 1781-06-16 Frank Dorman Serves on Aurora, privateer commanded by Capt. David Porter. He's reported as 22 years old, 5'9" (quoted in Mass Soldiers and Sailors of Revolution)

Boston Peter 1795-11-05 NVR married Rhoda Jolly on Nantucket

Boston Peter 1796 Frank Dorman Appears on list of Nantucket assessments

Boston Peter 1798-10-05 Court 2 p 199 not id'd. Cato Barlow v. him. Plea of case, neither party appears. Continued in 1799 term (p. 199), finally dismissed 5/5/00 Court of Common Pleas

Boston Peter 1799ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Benajah

Boston Peter 1800 Frank Dorman cited in Census as free person of color with a family including wife, son, and 2 other people

Boston Peter mariner 1800-03-07 Deedbook 16 p. 130 not id'd. Sells tract of land "near Mill Hills" to Seth Bunker. Neighbor is Joseph Painter, prior owner Joseph Toby. Wife Rhoda co-signs, she's illiterate and signs with mark

Boston Peter mariner 1801-09-08 Deedbook 16 p. 449 "black man" buys land from Hezekiah Bunker and Reuben Hussey, at Mill Hillls with house where he now lives. Same land PB sold Seth Bunker last year. Neighbor is Joseph Painter

Boston Peter 1802ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Priscilla

Boston Peter 1803ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mahala

Boston Peter 1808ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mary Ann

Boston Peter 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 48, head of household with wife Rhoda 37, Benajah 11, Prissilla 8, Mahala 7, Mary Ann 3, Joseph Bennett 23

Boston Peter mariner 1811-05-02 Deedbook 21 p. 479 "Black man" mortgages land and dwelling house north of Mill HIlls to Isaac Coffin.

Boston Peter mariner 1824-09-21 Deedbook 28 p. 99 "coloured man" sells land north of Mill Hills to Isaac Coffin. Neighbors are Daniel Barney, Joseph Painter. Witness includes Benajah Boston. John Smith "coloured man" currently occupies the house "and hath been for a long time" Wife Rhoda signs, is illiterate

Boston Peter 1825-03-26 Deedbook Jeffrey Simmons deeds land to Trustees of Afrcan School (Absalom & Peter Boston, Michael DeLuce, Charles Godfrey) QQ

Boston Peter 1830 1830 Census - black section 68, head of household with Rhoda his wife (56) and Benajah (31)

Boston Peter 1830 Frank Dorman citing 1830 Census head of household with family of ten (??? check USCensus??)

Boston Peter 1832 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 32 p. 24-25 Peter Boston buys property owned by son Benajah for $800, then resells that same property to his daughter Priscilla Thompson for same amount

Boston Peter mariner 1832-01-04 Probate 13 p. 12-16 not id'd in will but is "colored man" in probate note. Makes will. Rhoda Boston is executrix and gets everything during her life, then when she dies it goes to his children Priscilla, Mahala, Mary Ann, and Benajah. Witnesses Josiah Hussey, Thomas McCleve, David Worth. Will is probated Nov. 9, 1837. Appraisal notes House and outbuildings, household furntiure, and pigs

Boston Peter Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 14 p. 1830 buys land in New Town from Joseph Tobey

Boston Peter Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 16 p. 449 buys land from Reuben Hussey

Boston Peter kids: Benajah, Priscilla, Mahala, Mary Ann

Boston Peter (2) 1775ish Frank Dorman QQ born: son Essex and Tabitha Boston, married Phyllis Gilbert on Nantucket

Boston Peter (2) 1798-10-25 NVR married Phyllis Gilbert

Boston Peter (2) mariner 1802-08-31 Probate 15 p. 12-16 "Blackman" dies insolvent. Essex Boston administers his estate but when he makes report of insolvency court appoints Josiah Barker, James Coffin, and Josiah Hussey to appraise estate. Creditors claiming from Peter: whites including E.May Hinckley, Daniel Barney, as well as Tobias Simons, Essex Boston

Boston Peter (2) 1802ish Frank Dorman, citing probate records died, dad administers estate

Boston Phebe 1771-11-10 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church born, (actually, baptized) daughter Tobias and Falla

Boston Phebe 1773 Frank Dorman born, on Nantucket, daughter Tobias and Falla Boston

Boston Phebe 1793-06-09 q NVR married 1st Cesar Godfrey (2nd was William Lucas) QQ

Boston Phebe 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 22, in household with husband Absalom, 25, Charles 1. ("Polly") QQ

Boston Phebe 1826-08-13 Frank Dorman died (Phebe Williams Spriggins)

Boston Phebe (2) 1814-01-09 q Frank Dorman nee Williams then Spriggins, married Absalom Boston QQ

Boston Phebe (2) 1820-01-06 Frank Dorman citing deedbook 25 p. 387 Absalom Boston sells land bounded by Mary Douglass to John Macy for $300. One exception to this contract is the land his wife Phebe inherited from her mother Priscilla Paul QQ

Boston Phebe Ann 1828 back out of census born, daughter of Absalom Boston

Boston Phebe Ann 1830 1830 Census - black section 2, in household of Absalom 44 and wife Hannah 33, Charles 22, Henry 15 Caroline 12 QQ

Boston Phebe Ann 1845 Frank Dorman Absalom Boston petitions to have daughter Phebe admitted to high school; she is admitted but died four years later

Boston Phebe Ann 1845-09-3 Town Records 1845-1846 p. 53-54 Town Meeting is called "To see what order the Town will take, in relation to an action brought by Phebe Ann Boston, by her father and next friend, for depriving her of the advantages of Public School Instruction." No action, though usual resolutions offered by John Shaw and Andrew Macy to try to get town on record as racist. QQ

Boston Phebe Ann 1849-08-23 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Boston Phyllis 1767-02-13 Frank Dorman born, on Nantucket, daughter Tobias and Falla Boston

Boston Phyllis 1800 Frank Dorman, citing Census head of household of 4 free persons of color on Nantucket

Boston Phyllis 1801-11-19 q NVR married 1st Thomas Monroe (2nd Prince Stafford, 3rd Bristol Wright) on Nantucket QQ

Boston Phyllis (2) 1798-10-25 q NVR nee Gilbert, married Peter Boston QQ

Boston Prince 1750-03-15 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 6 p. 264 born, on Nantucket to Boston and Maria

Boston Prince 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Boston Prince 1773-10 African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 234 Historian's view of Prince Boston case. In 1760 William Swain lets his slave ship out as crew on Friendship. Upon Return, Captain of ship (Folger) pays Prince his wages. John Swain, William's son, believes that the wages should have belonged to him. Swain sues in court for wages. Swain's attorney argues that since Prince belonged to him (dad had died in 1770), he was entitled to earnings. Jury ruled in favor of Folger's action, and Prince gets to keep his wages. Boston presses on and petitions for his freedom, and the magistrates do that. Swain appealed but when it became clear that Prince's supporters were about to bring John Adams in on Boston's side, swain dropped the case. Given this experience, Swain then frees brother Silas Boston in 1774

Boston Prince 1773-10 Court 2 p. 297 "Negro servant". John Swain v Elisha Folger, plea of trespass on the case. "Elisha at Sherborn the tenth day of November last past AD 1772 by his special issuance and request shipped the said Johns Negro Servant man named Prince Boston to proceed with him the said Elisha on a whaling voyage on board the Sloop Friendship the sd Elisha then being master of said Sloop from Nantucket to the West Indied and back to Nantucket for which service the said Elisha promised and engaged the sd John to allow and pay him one thirty second part of all the oyl and head matter said Sloop should obtain during the Voyage and after the said Prince being so shipped by the said John with the said Elisha the said Prince did actually proceed on said voyage till said Sloop returned to Nantucket." Complaint says it brought back 120 barrels of "oyl" and head matter, amounting to 749-01-8 (so John's share should have been 23-07-6. Elisha never paid. Elisha summoned and appears via attorney Timothy Folger. Denies having made the promise. Jury trial. For defendant. Court costs are to be paid by John (7-6). Swain appeals to Superior Court, in Boston.

Boston Prince 1777-03-23 Frank Dorman born, to Tobias and Falla Boston, on Nantucket. Baptized 3-23-1777

Boston Prince 1822-02-14 Frank Dorman Nantucket Inquirer has a story on Prince Boston

Boston Priscilla 1765 Frank Dorman daughter Tobias and Falla, born, on Nantucket

Boston Priscilla 1768-03-20 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church born, (actually, baptized) daughter of Tobias and Falla

Boston Priscilla 1768-03-20 Frank Dorman baptized on Nantucket

Boston Priscilla 1785-08-28 q NVR nee Boston, married on Nantucket to 1st husband William Pompey. 2nd John Williams, 3rd Andrew Paul. Possible kids: Ezekiel Pompey, John Pompey. Also the mother of Phebe Williams QQ

Boston Priscilla 1797-07-01 q NVR married John Williams QQ

Boston Priscilla 1827-07-30 Deedbook 29 p. 301 not id'd. Bought piece of house from Benajah Boston QQ

Boston Priscilla (2) 1802 Frank Dorman QQ born, on Nantucket to Peter and Rhoda Boston, married John ThompQQ born: son 1st and Frederick Quinn 2nd

Boston Priscilla (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 8, in household of Peter and wife Rhoda 37, Benajah 11, "Prissilla" 8, Mahala 7, Mary Ann 3, Joseph Bennett 23 qq

Boston Priscilla (2) 1818-02-12 q NVR, citing records of S.Cong. Ch. married John "Tommas" 1st ( Frederick quinn 2nd husband) QQ

Boston Reuben 1771ish Frank Dorman born, son of Seneca and Thankful Boston, born

Boston Reuben 1795-12-10 NVR married Zilpha Currington on Nantucket

Boston Reuben 1796 Frank Dorman appears on list of Nantucket assessments

Boston Reuben 1802 Frank Dorman, citing deed 17 p. 133 buys property from brother Freeborn for $355

Boston Reuben mariner 1802-11-12 Deedbook 17 p. 133 not id'd buys land from Freeborn Boston with house that Freeborn's father Seneca Boston built" with outhouse and fences. Also land next door Freeborn had bought from John and Abial Barney QQ

Boston Reuben mariner 1807-10 Court 4 p. 74 "black man and mariner". Daniel Barney v. him. Plea of case, prom. note, def. defaulted. Daniel Barney v. him. $3.65 Court of Common Pleas

Boston Reuben 1807-10-31 Frank Dorman citing deedbook 20 p. 214 property is attached by sheriff for money owed Daniel Barney

Boston Reuben 1808-01-12 Court 4 p. 170 not id'd. Daniel Barney v. him. Executing prior judgement, sets off part of Boston's house. Court of Common Pleas

Boston Reuben 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman when dad died, Freeborn inherits a ton of his estate, but he had already died so his share of property was divided among brothers, and duty to care for mom is taken over by brother Reuben QQ

Boston Reuben 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman mentioned in Freeborn Boston's estate divvying up QQ

Boston Reuben 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 39, head of household with wife Sylva 40, Avalina 14, Henry 10, Maria 7, Susan 4, Emmely 3

Boston Reuben mariner 1812-03-07 Deedbook 22 p. 168 Division among Freeborn's heirs: Mary Douglas, Reuben, Absalom, Thomas, Joseph Boston ("Black men") tract of land and house in Newtown that Seneca Boston built and where Mary Douglas now lives. QQ

Boston Reuben mariner 1812-03-12 Deedbook 22 p. 71 "Black Man" sells land on West Monomoy where dad had built to Absalom Boston QQ

Boston Reuben 1812-03-13 Frank Dorman citing deed 22 p. 69, 71 Absalom Boston purchases two lots in West Monomoy shares from his brothers Rebuen and Thomas for a total of $56 QQ

Boston Reuben 1812-04-02 Probate 5 p. 274 Because his prime heir Freeborn is dead before his estate is all settled, Seneca Boston's real estate is divided up among Thomas Boston, Absalom Boston, Reuben Boston, Maria Boston QQ

Boston Reuben 1812-06-17 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 22 p. 307 borrows $100 mortgage from Essex Boston QQ

Boston Reuben mariner 1816-02-21 Deedbook 23 p. 399 "Black Man" sells to uncle Essex Boston. Quitclaim for land in Newtown "where my dwelling house formerly stood", land he'd bought from borther Freeborn who'd bought from dad Seneca.

Boston Reuben 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records are in poorhouse, acc. to overseers of poor report

Boston Reuben 1830 1830 Census - black section 59, head of household with Joseph 41

Boston Reuben 1832-07 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, age 61

Boston Rhoda 1762 q Frank Dorman nee Jolly, married Peter Boston QQ

Boston Rhoda 1795-11-05 q NVR nee Jolly, married Peter Boston QQ

Boston Rhoda 1799ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Benajah

Boston Rhoda 1800-03-07 Deedbook 16 p. 130 sells tract of land with husband, near Mill Hills. QQ

Boston Rhoda 1802ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Priscilla

Boston Rhoda 1803ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mahala

Boston Rhoda 1808ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mary Ann

Boston Rhoda 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 37, in household of husband Peter 48, Benajah 11, Prissilla 8, Mahala 7, Mary Ann 3, Joseph Bennett 23 qq

Boston Rhoda 1830 1830 Census - black section 56, in household of husband Peter (68) and with Benajah (31) QQ

Boston Rhoda 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

Boston Rhoda 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 149 Frederick "Quoin" [buys land from Rhoda Boston, Benajah Boston, Mahala Collins - did not have time to investigate] QQ

Boston Rhoda 1849-07-15 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church ("Rhoday" Boston)

Boston Rhoda 1850 Frank Dorman, citing Census head of household with Benjamin and Nancy Lewis

Boston Rhoda 1856-05 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Boston Rhoda 1856-10-04 Probate 19 p. 305, 331-333, 354, 379 dies intestate. Permission to sell real estate (house and land on Union Street, where she last dwelt) is requested and granted. Estate settled. Among settlements, Mahala Collins gets "cash advanced by compromise"

Boston Rhoda 1856-11-17 Frank Dorman died of consumption on Nantucket. Had been receiving widow's pension since husband's death

Boston Rhoda kids: Benajah, Priscilla, Mahala, Mary Ann

Boston Sable 1803-12-29 q Frank Dorman married, 2nd wife Essex Boston, nee Littlefield QQ

Boston Sable 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 57, head of household with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30. ("Sybil")

Boston Sable 1811ish Frank Dorman died

Boston Sally 1795-12-3 q NVR nee Way, married John Boston QQ

Boston Sarah 1863-10-30 q Frank Dorman nee Seals, married Oliver C. Boston in New Bedford QQ

Boston Sarah 1874 Frank Dorman died in New Bedford of consumption. No kids found

Boston Sarah W. 1841ish Frank Dorman born, to Absalom and Hannah

Boston Sarah W. 1846-04-30 Frank Dorman died, buried in colored cemetery

Boston Sarah W. Negro cemetery

Boston Seneca 1744-03-17 Frank Dorman and manumission document son of Boston and Maria, born, on Nantucket

Boston Seneca 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Boston Seneca 1770-01-04 NVR married Thankfull Micah

Boston Seneca 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son FreeQQ born

Boston Seneca 1771ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Reuben

Boston Seneca 1774-09-13 Deedbook 10 p. 390 buys land from Barnabas Coffin in Newtown

Boston Seneca weaver 1774-09-13 Deedbook 10 p. 319 "Negro" Buys 24 square rods of land in that part of town "known by the name of Newtown", bounded by Barnabas Bayles, Isaac Chase, James Whippy. Bought Sept. 13, 1774 but not recorded until July 4, 1784

Boston Seneca 1775ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Thomas

Boston Seneca 1778ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Hannah

Boston Seneca 1785ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Absalom QQ

Boston Seneca 1789ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Joseph

Boston Seneca 1796 Frank Dorman appears on Nantucket assessments

Boston Seneca 1796-06-02 Probate 4 p. 79-83, 184-5 White butcher Henry Clark dies with accounts due from Essex Boston, Seneca Boston, Tobias Simons, Joseph Harris, Paul Cuff, Reuben Perry. None are id'd QQ

Boston Seneca 1799-10 Town Records, October Term 1799. not id'd, taxed for dog. Same day a lot of people are taxed. "Seneca Boston complains that he was taxed Two Dollars for a dog, which he killed as she was acquainted with the law respecting Dogs."

Boston Seneca 1800 Frank Dorman appears in 1800 Census as head of household of 6 people

Boston Seneca mariner 1802-05-15 Deedbook 17 p.18 "Black man" sells land to Freeborn his son in Newtown, land formerly belonging to Barnabas Coffin. Neighbors are Boyles, Chase, Whippey. 24 sq. rods and house where he now lives, plus shop, fences, outhoses QQ

Boston Seneca 1804 Frank Dorman, citing account books collection AB 59-60 NHA Was on two-year whaling voyage 1804-1806, onboard the Alligator

Boston Seneca weaver 1807-03-02 Deedbook 20 p. 13 "black man" buys land from Essex Boston in New Guinea, borrows to do it via a mortgage from Essex QQ

Boston Seneca 1808-06-06 Frank Dorman buys land in New Guinea from Essex Boston QQ

Boston Seneca 1809-09-02 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 writes a will witnessed by Essex Boston, Daniel Coffin and Joseph Pointer. Leaves his wife Thankful 11/24ths of his estate, leaves son Joseph a desk, daughter Hannah Thomas gets $10, and the rest goes to Freeborn if he lives in his dad's house and cares for mom (Thankfull) for rest of her life. Will was written two days before it was recorded

Boston Seneca 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Boston Seneca 1812-01-29 Deedbook 22 p. 83 "Black Man" deceased, wife Thankful is insane and can't act for self. Executors Francis Joy and Nathaniel Starbuck contract with Mary Boston (widow of Freeborn) to care for Thankful for life and so Mary gets a part of dwellinghouse "being in that part of the town called Newtown and standing on the West Monomoy Share No __" (left blank). Mary Boston may be Mary Douglas -- is called both.

Boston Seneca 1812-04-02 Probate 5 p. 274 Because his prime heir Freeborn is dead before his estate is all settled, Seneca Boston's real estate is divided up among Thomas Boston, Absalom Boston, Reuben Boston, Maria Boston QQ

Boston Seneca kids: Reuben, Thomas, Hanna, Absalom F., Joseph, Freeborn

Boston Silas 1752-06-28 Frank Dorman and deed of manumission born, on Nantucket to Boston and Maria

Boston Silas 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Boston Silas 1774-09-07 Deedbook 9 p. 102 John Swain manumits "Cyrus" after one more whaling village. "Whereas William Swain...deceased father of the John Swain by his Deed of manumission...did manumit and declare a freeman his slave Cyrus Boston after Said Cyrus should arrive at the full age of twenty-eight years...Whereas also the sd will Swain decased did afterward give his son John Swain aforesaid the time Labor & Service of sd Cyrus Boston until he should arrive at the age afsd the sd Cyrus being at the time of the date there...about twenty-two years old. Now know ye that the sd John Swain for the consideration of one certain obligation signed & sealed by the sd Cyrus Boston...covenants to whale for sd John Swain in one voyage to the coast of Guinea or else wherever...John Swain...discharge and forever quit claim to the sd Cyrus Boston or any work labor or services hereafter to be done...so tht the sd Cyrus Boston shall forever thereafter bee held reputed & estemeed a freeman to all Intents & Purposes."

Boston Silas 1779-07-12 Frank Dorman, citing book listed in "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolution, v. 2 p. 295" he appears on a descriptive list of the officers and crew of a privateer, the Hazard, a 10-gun brig commanded by Captain John Williams operating July 12, 1779 to Sept. 6 1779. Described as 5'9" tall. Brother Peter also on this expedition. This ship was part of the fleet that took part in the ill-fated Penobscot Expedition, where all 46 American ships were captured or burned by British and crew members had to find way back from Maine to Boston on foot guided by Penobscot Indians. QQ

Boston Silas 1781 Frank Dorman married Falla Boston (his brother's widow)

Boston Susan 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 4, in household of Reuben 39 & wife Sylva 40, Avalina 14, Henry 10, Maria 7, Susan 4, Emmely 3 QQ

Boston Tabitha 1741-07-08 q Frank Dorman nee Cuffe, 1st wife Essex Boston QQ

Boston Tabitha 1799-12-02 Deedbook 16 p. 92 with husband Essex sells land to John Boston. Makes mark, is illiterate. QQ

Boston Tabitha Frank Dorman kids: Jane, Peter, John, Caroline, Charlotte, Lettice

Boston Thankful 1770-01-04 q NVR QQ born: son FreeQQ born

Boston Thankful 1771ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Reuben

Boston Thankful 1775ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Thomas

Boston Thankful 1778ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Hannah

Boston Thankful 1785ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Absalom QQ

Boston Thankful 1789ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Joseph

Boston Thankful 1812-01-29 Deedbook 22 p. 83 When Seneca dies and wife Thankful is insane and can't act for self. Executors Francis Joy and Nathaniel Starbuck contract with Mary Boston (widow of Freeborn) to care for Thankful for life and so Mary gets a part of dwellinghouse "being in that part of the town called Newtown and standing on the West Monomoy Share No __" (left blank). Mary Boston may be Mary Douglas -- is called both. QQ

Boston Thankfull 1770ish q Frank Dorman nee Micah, maybe an Indian, married Seneca Boston QQ

Boston Thankfull 1809-09-2 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 gets 11/24ths of estate plus use of house for life in husband Seneca Boston's will QQ

Boston Thankfull 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 56, @Mary Boston's household 42, with Lettice 14, William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21

Boston Thankfull kids: Reuben, Thomas, Hannah, Absalom, Freeborn

Boston Thomas 1775ish Frank Dorman born, to Seneca and Thankful Boston on Nantucket

Boston Thomas 1809-11-3 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 mentioned in Freeborn Boston's estate divvying up QQ

Boston Thomas 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 27, @Mary Boston's household 42, with Lettice 14, William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21

Boston Thomas mariner 1812 Frank Dorman cited in "a deed"

Boston Thomas mariner 1812-03-07 Deedbook 22 p. 168 Division among Freeborn's heirs: Mary Douglas, Reuben, Absalom, Thomas, Joseph Boston ("Black men") tract of land and house in Newtown that Seneca Boston built and where Mary Douglas now lives. QQ

Boston Thomas mariner 1812-03-12 Deedbook 22 p.69 "Black man" sells land in New Town to Absalom Boston QQ

Boston Thomas 1812-03-13 Frank Dorman citing deed 22 p. 69, 71 Absalom Boston purchases two lots in West Monomoy shares from his brothers Rebuen and Thomas for a total of $56 QQ

Boston Thomas 1855-06-10 Probate 19 p. 122-127, 446-449 asks to be appointed executor of Abalom Boston's will QQ

Boston Thomas (2) 1837ish Frank Dorman born, to Absalom and Hannah

Boston Thomas (2) 1865 Frank Dorman, citing DC City Directory first appears in directory as laborer working at Treasy Dept. Soon after,he's called an assistant cashier in the Freeman's Savings Bank

Boston Thomas (2) 1869 Frank Dorman married Anna_____

Boston Thomas (2) 1869 Frank Dorman, citing Inquirer story his fashionable wedding off-island is described, attended by well known whites including General Oliver O. Howard. Article also notes that Professor Boston was well-known musician who furnished music for dancing parties.

Boston Thomas (2) 1870s Frank Dorman he and his wife live in Washington DC and then Chicago, she is listed as teacher and he is alternately a cashier and a laundry worker, musician, music teacher, clerk, commercial traveler and salesman. He gives piano recitals in Cleveland, and he is listed as a dignatary in 1890s in Chicago

Boston Thomas (2) 1915 Frank Dorman, citing Joseph Farnham p. 140 Joseph Farnham names him in a 1915 memoir as one who took "special pride in his appearance, was a dandy but not a fop, and was ever faultless and neat in his dress. He was well liked by the school and social associates of his age, and respected by all of his fellow citizens"

Boston Tobias 1739-05-09 Frank Dorman and manumission document born, to Boston and Maria on Nantucket

Boston Tobias 1740-11-11 Probate 1 p. 39 ,43 Samuel Barker's estate includes four slaves: "Negroman" Primus, "Negrowoman" Zubinah, "One negro Child" Boston, "One Mulatto" Nero. Lists them right after the gingerbread. Zubinah is worth the most and is easily the most valuable property in estate, with Primus a close second. Boston's worth less than half the value of the cow/calf combination and half the supply of boards. Zubinah is freed by executrix wife, but what happens to the others isn't clear. Identity of Boston child isn't clear, but since Tobias is the oldest, it might be him -- though Tobias would only be one year old

Boston Tobias 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Boston Tobias 1761ish Frank Dorman married Falla on Nantucket

Boston Tobias 1762 Frank Dorman supposed to be freed May 9, 1764, he is instead freed two years early (1762). No cite given

Boston Tobias 1765-03-20 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Priscilla

Boston Tobias 1767-02-13 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phyllis

Boston Tobias 1768-03-20 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church daughter Priscilla is baptized QQ

Boston Tobias 1770ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mary

Boston Tobias 1771-11-10 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church daughter Phebe is baptized QQ

Boston Tobias whale fisherman 1772-10-14 Deedbook 8 p. 177 "Negro Man" buys land from John Eldrad on Monomoy shares with a house and 14 square rods. 7th Lot of West Monomoy shares. Previously belonged to Zaccheus Macy

Boston Tobias laborer 1773-09-24 Deedbook 9 p 13 "Negro laborer" Tobias Boston sells land and dwelling house to Tobias Summons "mustee and laborer". Formerly belonged to William Swain. Recorded April 25, 1774

Boston Tobias 1773ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe

Boston Tobias 1774-07-17 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church daughter Lucy is baptized qq

Boston Tobias 1777-03-23 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church son Prince is baptized qq

Boston Tobias 1791-03-31 Deedbook 13 p. 132 Jethro Mitchell sells land to "heirs of Tobias Boston," "a certain dwelling house" in West Monomoy plus 14 rods of land, "it being the same house and land I bought of said Tobias Boston as may be seen on record references thereto being made." [a mortgage?]

Boston Tobias Frank Dorman kids Priscilla, Hannah, Phyllis, Mary, Phebe, Lucy, Prince

Boston William 1805ish Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 35 p, 423 born, son of Mary and Freeborn

Boston William 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 6 in Mary Boston's household 42, with Lettice 14,William 6, Eliza 4, Charlott 2, Thankful 56 (widow of Seneca), Thomas 27, Joseph 21 QQ

Boston William 1826-04-13 Frank Dorman married Alice Howard in New Bedford

Boston William 1826ish Frank Dorman QQ born: son Olando

Boston William 1828 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 29 p. 388 he and Alice (mistakenly called Eliza) are in a deed

Boston William 1828-01-11 Deedbook 29 p. 389 not id'd. Mary and Michael Douglas and William and Elizabeth Boston sell land in Newtown to Charles and Charlotte Groves. Neighbors are Absalom Boston, Gorhams, Jeff Summons, commons QQ

Boston William 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, head of household alone

Boston William 1834-07-07 Frank Dorman citing deedbook 33 p. 469 William Boston sells his sister Eliza Berry one half of a dwelling house he had inherited from their dad, sells for $300

Boston William trader 1834-07-07 Deedbook 33 p. 469 Sells half of dwelling house and land that had been Seneca Boston and Father Freeborn's, to Eliza Barry

Boston William 1836-07-12 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 35 p. 423 as heirs-at-law of Freeborn Boston, William and his two sisters Eliza Berry and Charlotte Groves, execute an agreement as to distribution of their inheritance

Boston William trader 1836-08-22 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 37 p. 404-5 William Boston buys out Eliza Berry's share in the house they had just divvied up, for $300

Boston William trader 1838-09-01 Deedbook 39 p. 139 not id'd, gets power of attorney from Frederick "Quoin" to manage his prop. QQ

Boston William 1838-09-15 Frank Dorman died - same day as sister Harriet

Boston William 1842-02-01 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Boston William trader 1842-02-01 Frank Dorman, citing probate 16 p. 33, 7, 50-53, 113, 125-6, 193-4, 199-200, 210-211 died intestate of consumption. Henry Worth is administrator. Inventory shows 1/3 interest in a house on York Street abutting the African Church. Personal worth is $458 but his debts are such that the estate is declared insolvent and house sold to pay off debts. When he died, William owed $2.12 to the National Anti-Slavery Standard, an abolitionist newspaper published in NY

Boston William 1842-03-03 Probate 16 p. 33, 47, 50-52, 113, 125, 126, 193, 194, 199, 200, 210-11 not id'd. Dies intestate. Costs of estate are below assets. Extensive assets. Appraisers are Charles Whitman, Peleg Macy, George Worth. A lot of personal stuff, furniture, clothes. Much cloth and needleworking materials (lots of silk, calico, linen, flannel, etc). Also a lot of "lots" of things like bottles, and several boxes of cigars. Looks like he was a shopkeeper. Had a "house and land in Newtown on York Street" as well as a "lot of land on Guinea Essex Street". Debts are largely in the form of notes, to whites and to Frederick Quoin. Also owes money to Anti-Slavery Standard, Islander. Funeral charges are paid to Absalom Coffin, F Worth, Lewis Berry, and Phebe Lucas gets money for having been a "nurse". Creditiors are paid cents on the dollar

Boston William Frank Dorman children with wife Alice: Olando, Male

Boston William (2) 1830ish Frank Dorman born, to Joseph and Eliza Boston, some time after 1830 (William A)

Boston Zilpha 1795-12-10 q NVR nee "Currington", married Reuben Boston QQ

Boston Zilpha 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 40, in household of husband Reuben 39, Avalina 14, Henry 10, Maria 7, Susan 4, Emmely 3 ("Sylvia") QQ

Boston 1817-2 Frank Dorman unnamed child born, to Absalom and Phebe

Boston 1818-04-13 Frank Dorman unnamed child of Absalom and Phebe died

Briggs Henry 1850-08-09 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Brock Robbin 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 85, @household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85

Brooks Elizabeth 1839-07-21 q NVR "Colored", Elizabeth Williams marries Hanson Brooks of Baltimore QQ

Brooks Hanson 1839-07-21 NVR marries Elizabeth Williams, "colored"

Brooks Nancy Frank Dorman nee Pompey, married ____ Brooks

Brooks Frank Dorman married Nancy Pompey

Brooks (??) Moses mariner 1807-10 Court 4 p. 67 "mariner and black man." Silvanus Hussey Cordwainer v. him. Debt for "sundry goods and merchandize," $279.33. defendant defaulted. Court of Common Pleas

Brown Andrew cordwainer 1807-10 Court 4 p. 71 "black man and cordwainer." Solomon Macy boatbuilder v. him, promissory note, def. defaulted. $17.43. Court of Common Pleas

Brown Ann 1839-07-23 q NVR "both colored", Randolph Cooper marries Ann Brown (from NY) QQ

Brown Charlotte 1830-10-03 NVR "coullard", Charlotte Johnson marries Jeremiah Brown QQ

Brown Elizabeth 1858ish q Frank Dorman married Jacob Stevens (2nd husband) -- nee Boston, but probably in NY by then QQ

Brown Jeremiah 1806 Negro cemetery buried in Warren/ Brown/Tasco/Harris/Borden/Dennison plots

Brown Jeremiah 1830-10-03 NVR "coullard" marries Charlotte Johnson

Brown Julie 1825-07-09 q NVR "Julia Ann Brown" marries Levi Freeman, "culered" QQ

Brown Oliver 1851-09-1 Frank Dorman married Elizabeth Boston (1st husband), her 2nd husband is Jacob Stevens

Brown Oliver mariner 1853-07-07 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket of consumption

Brown Sally 1830 1830 Census - black section 28 "widow James Ross", in household alone

Bryant Amanda 1872-02-04 Frank Dorman married Edward Godfrey (2nd wife), in California

Bunker Charlotte 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Burns Margaret 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Cambress Elizabeth 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Capey Elizabeth 1798ish q NVR not id'd, "Elizabeth Capee", marries "Simon Burden"   QQ

Capey Elizabeth (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, in household of Hannah Capa 20, Mary 9. "Elizabeth Capa" QQ

Capey Hannah 1810ish Frank Dorman probably born, to John and Polly Swift Capey

Capey Hannah 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, head of household with Elizabeth 11, Mary 9. No widow notation or husband, though. "Hana Capa"

Capey Hannah 1830-11-04 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church "Hannah Capey" "black" married Charles Boston "colored" QQ

Capey John 1808-09-22 NVR marries Polly Swift

Capey John 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 23, @household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50

Capey Joseph 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 22, @household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50

Capey Mary 1830 1830 Census - black section 9, in household of Hannah Capa QQ ("Mary Capa")

Capey Mary 1849-05-06 q NVR Mary Capy marries Joseph Wilson QQ

Capey Polly 1808-09-22 q NVR Polly Swift marries John Capey QQ

Capy Margaret 1804-04-05 q NVR "Margaret Capy" marries Joseph Painter QQ

Carrington ? 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 20 @household of Isaac Barlow 32 with wife Annis 24, Henry 3, Sophrona 0, Jacob William 29, George Boag 29, "Covington" 20

Carrington Annis 1803-02-01 q NVR marries Isaac Barlow QQ

Carrington Betsey 1802-03-03 q NVR "Betsey Corrington" marries Mordecai Warren QQ

Carrington Betsey 1802-06-05 q NVR "Betsey Corrington" marries "Mike Gudridge" QQ

Carrington Betsey 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records receives town aid $1.27, as "Betsey Goodrich" (nee "Corrington")

Carrington Betsey 1830 1830 Census among blacks listed in asylum at Quayse, age 62, "widow"

Carrington Godfrey 1799-09-24 Deedbook 17 p. 544, as referenced at Deedbook 26 p, 399 buys land in New Guinea from George Freeborn

Carrington Godfrey 1821-07-06 Deedbook 26 p. 399 not id'd. Heirs of "Godfrey Curranton" (Betsey Guthridge, Isaac Barlow, Annis Barlow, Lydia Pompey, Lurana Penraus - all illliterate except Annis and Lydia) sell to Francis Barnard land in "New Guinea" which Godfrey Curranton had bought from George Freeborn Sept. 24, 1799 and is recorded at Deedbook 17 p. 544 QQ

Carrington Lydia 1811-02-07 q NVR married Ezekiel Pompey, died Lydia Green (listed as "Corrington") QQ

Carrington Zilpha 1795-12-10 q NVR married Reuben Boston ("Zilpha Currington") on Nantucket. She's from Falmouth QQ

Carter Florence Negro cemetery buried as Florence C. Smith

Carter George 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 50, @ household of Simeon Borden 37 with wife Elizabeth 42, John Kapee 23, Joseph Kapee 22, Lydia Borden 10, Sukey Borden 7, Sally M 5, Elisa 3, Simeon 2, George Carter 50

Carter John mariner 1803 Court 3 p. 163 "Black Man" victim in assault & battery at sea Him v John Brown (not id'd), Court of Common Pleas, plea of trespass. "With force and arms viz with Swords Staves fists knives ropes & Pump bolts in and upon the said John Carter at Conception Bay in South America on board the ship Edward viz at Nantucket aforesaid made an assault and him the said John Carter then and there did beat wound and evilly entreat so that his life was greatly despaired of" -- that happened in April 1803. And then October 10, 1803 "with force and arms viz with swords Staves fists knives ropes Pumb Bolts and Cord wood in and upon the said John Carter at sea in the Pacific Ocean viz at Nantucket aforesaid made an assault and him the said John Carter then and there did beat wound and evilly treat so that his life was greatly despaired of". Sues for $1k. JB appears says not guilty. Pltf appears by J Sproot "his attorney" [disposition is cross hatched out...need to find]

Carter John 1810 1810 Census p. 52 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, 40 yrs, with wife Dorcas 26, Mary Ann 3, Violet Fair 60

Carter John Negro cemetery buried in Carter plot

Christian Lucretia 1850-08-30 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Clough Amelia 1842ish Frank Dorman born, to Caroline and James

Clough Amelia 1850 Frank Dorman appears in the census of that year living with her mom and grandparents on Nantucket QQ

Clough Amelia 1860 Frank Dorman, citing census is living with mom Caroline QQ

Clough Amelia 1870 Frank Dorman, citing census is yet again living with mom Caroline

Clough Caroline 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Clough Caroline 1830 1830 Census - black section handwritten note id's Caroline Boston in the Absalom Boston household

Clough Caroline 1839-07-18 q NVR citing Am Soc. of Friends (church) "colored" nee Boston, married James Clough   QQ

Clough Caroline 1850 Frank Dorman appears in the Census of that year living with her parents on Nantucket with her daughter

Clough Caroline 1855-06-10 Probate 19 p. 122-127, 446-449 asks to be appointed executor of Abalom Boston's will QQ

Clough Caroline 1857 Frank Dorman, citing probates p. 122-127, 446-449 when stepmom Hannah Boston died, Caroline and her two surviving half-brothers petition the court to appoint James Cobb to administer her father's estate. Caroline was head of a family, employed as domestic, with real estate worth $400

Clough Caroline 1860 Frank Dorman, citing census is living with daughter Amelia

Clough Caroline 1870 Frank Dorman, citing census is living with daughter Amelia

Clough Emilia 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Clough James 1839-07-18 NVR citing Am Soc. of Friends (church) "coloured" married Caroline Boston

Coles Jane 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Collins Lucretia 1828ish Frank Dorman born, to William and Mahala

Collins Lucretia 1830 1830 Census - black section 2, in household of William 23 and Mahala 27 QQ

Collins Lucretia 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Collins Lucretia 1850ish q Frank Dorman married Joseph Wilkes (not id'd), before 1st child 1851 QQ

Collins Mahala 1825-08-25 q NVA, citing So. Cong. Church "black" nee Boston, married William Collins on Nantucket QQ

Collins Mahala 1830 1830 Census - black section 27, in household of William 23 and Lucretia 2 QQ

Collins Mahala 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 406 [buys land from Fred Quinn - did not have time to investigate] QQ

Collins Mahala 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 138 [sells land to Frederick Quinn - did not have time to investigate] "Quoin" QQ

Collins Mahala 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 149 Frederick "Quoin" [buys land from Rhoda Boston, Benajah Boston, Mahala Collins - did not have time to investigate] QQ

Collins Mahala 1850-08-30 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Collins Mahala 1856-10-04 Probate 19 p. 305, 331-333, 354, 379 gets cash advanced "by compromise" from Rhoda Boston's estate

Collins Mahala 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census living with daughter Lucretia Wilkes

Collins Mahala washerwoman 1870 Frank Dorman widow living alone

Collins Mahala 1873-06-24 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Collins Mahala 1874-06-24 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket age 70 years, 10 months, 7 days

Collins Mahala Frank Dorman kid with husband William: Lucretia

Collins William 1825-08-25 NVR citing So. Cong. Church "black", married Mahala Boston on Nantucket

Collins William 1830 1830 Census - black section 23, head of household with Mahala 27 and Lucretia 2

Collins William Frank Dorman kid with wife Mahala: Lucretia

Colville Frank Dorman married Mercy Freeman (nee Pompey) as her 2nd husband

Conner William Court 7 p. 551 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, Cmlth v. him, case summarily dispatched. (Ct. of Sess?)

Cook Deborah 1830 1830 Census - black section 22, living alone

Cook Deborah 1834-10-19 q NVR marries Nathaniel Borden QQ

Cook George 1809 NHA 335 folder 1013 black man", under contract to ship on crew of whaleship Thomas

Cook Hannah 1827-08-13 q NVR married Absalom Boston (3rd wife) (Hannah "Cooke"). Is from Dartmouth QQ

Cooper Ann 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, @ household of John Cooper 33 & wife Sophia 41, and with her husband Thomas Cooper 30

Cooper Ann 1839-07-23 q NVR "both colored", Randolph Cooper marries Ann Brown (from NY) QQ

Cooper Arthur 1822-10-22 Inquirer Oct. 22, 1822 A correspondent informs us that very early on Thursday morning last, there was observed an unusual commotion among the blacks who inhabit that quarter of the town called New Guinea". When the correspondent arrived with the magistrate, "he found a large collection of coloured men, women and children gathered round four 'gentlemanly-looking men' who informed him that they were come with an intention to carry to Virginia a man and his family as runaway slaves. The whole body of blacks were so exceeddingly incensed against the measure that they were with difficulty restrained from committing violence on the four strangers." Magistrate advises them to get "'get his errand'" (warrant?) and while this is going in "it is found that they [the alleged slaves] had escaped into the swamps, where it is supposed they remained concealed among the vast subterranean vaults which have been made by peat diggers". Newspaper asks if there is such a statute of the US that compels return of fugitive slaves

Cooper Arthur 1825-01-03 Inquirer Jan. 3, 1825 established Zion Methodist Episcopal Church in 5 corners -- done by Bristol Wright, Arthur Coooper, John Cooper. Article reads: "An edifice at Newtown, for the purpose of accomodating the colored population, will be consecrated as a house of worship tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Seats will be provided for those who chose to attend sermon by their preacher, Mr. Lake. A contribution will be taken up after service, to be appropriated towards defraying the expenses of completingi the house." (Note "their" preacher, note incomplete building, and note no address is included)

Cooper Arthur 1827-10-09 NVR not id'd, marries Lucinda Gorden

Cooper Arthur 1830 1830 Census - black section 40, head of household with wife Lucy 50, Cyrus 18, Eliza 21, Randolph 20, Robert 12, Arthur 8

Cooper Arthur 1830 1830 Census - black section 8, in household of Arthur 40 & Lucy 50, Cyrus 18, Eliza 21, Randolph 20, Robert 12, Arthur 8 QQ

Cooper Arthur 1832-07-11 Deedbook 32 p. 183 not id'd. James Ross to Bristol Wright, Arthur Cooper, John Cooper "as Agents for the persons who will be hereafter mentioned." They are "to hold in charge for the persons of color who intend building an African Methodist Episcopal Church" a piece of land in Newtown he bought from Edward Pompey. Neighbors are Edward Pompey, Samuel Harris, highway. 12 rods of land, no house mentioned. James and Sally Ross both leave marks. Witnesses include the mark of Bristol Wright - illiterate QQ

Cooper Arthur 1833-05-25 Deedbook 33 p. 563 not id'd, buys land near Mill HIlls from Levi Starbuck

Cooper Arthur labourer 1836-12-16 Deedbook 36 p. 268 Text of responses to interrogatories regarding service performed by John Robinson Jr., asked by father John Robinson. Questions were all about whether AC had shipped young Robinson on the ship "Three Brothers," and for what pay, and at whose request (answer: father John Robinson's request

Cooper Arthur 1853-01-03 Probate 18 p. 399-400 not id'd. Will... Life estate to wife Lucinda. After her death, division equally among children. Lucinda is executrix. Arthur is illiterate - signs with mark. Witnesses: Barzillai Burdett, Barzillai R. Burdett, George Cobb.

Cooper Arthur Negro cemetery "Art Cooper" buried in fenced in Cooper plot

Cooper Cyrus 1830 1830 Census - black section 18, in household of Arthur 40 & Lucy 50, Cyrus 18, Eliza 21, Randolph 20, Robert 12, Arthur 8 QQ

Cooper Cyrus 1830 1830 Census - black section 16, @home of John Green 37 & wife Lydia (no age), Christina 11, James 10, and Marsah (no age) & Cyrus Cooper 16

Cooper Cyrus mariner 1833-11-08 NVR QQ born: son William

Cooper Cyrus 1837-05-24 NVR "coloured", married Maria Pompey

Cooper Cyrus Frank Dorman kids with wife Marie: Cyrus and William

Cooper Cyrus (2) 1843ish Frank Dorman born, to Cyrus and Maria

Cooper Cyrus (2) 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census mom Maria lives in home ofThomas Macy as servant, he lives with grandmother Lydia Green QQ

Cooper Eliza 1830 1830 Census - black section 21, in household of Arthur 40 & Lucy 50, Cyrus 18, Eliza 21, Randolph 20, Robert 12, Arthur 8 QQ

Cooper Elizabeth 1833-05-08 q NVR not id'd, John Cooper marries Elizabeth Gardner QQ

Cooper Elizabeth 1874-05-22 Probate 32 p. 358 "widow of late John Cooper." Not id'd. Will. All to Rachel Lynch, widow of Edward Lynch, and daughter of her deceased husband John Cooper. Rachel Lynch executor. Illiterate, signs with mark. Witnesses: James Crawford, Rebecca Crawford, William Macy

Cooper Elizabeth Negro cemetery buried near Cooper plot

Cooper J?? 1851-05-01 NHA 84 folder 29 Pleasant St. Baptist Church grants the request of Sister Cooper to withdraw from the church, and unanimously adopts reslution "that any member of this Church who shall neglect the ordinances (?? hard to read) of the Lord's Supper for two months shall give a satisfactory reason for so doing. In as much as they refuse to comply with this resolve, they shall be excluded by a vote of the Church at any regular meeting."

Cooper James 1832-07-11 Deedbook 32 p. 183 not id'd. James Ross to Bristol Wright, Arthur Cooper, John Cooper "as Agents for the persons who will be hereafter mentioned." They are "to hold in charge for the persons of color who intend building an African Methodist Episcopal Church" a piece of land in Newtown he bought from Edward Pompey. Neighbors are Edward Pompey, Samuel Harris, highway. 12 rods of land, no house mentioned. James and Sally Ross both leave marks. Witnesses include the mark of Bristol Wright - illiterate QQ

Cooper John 1825-01-03 Inquirer Jan. 3, 1825 established Zion Methodist Episcopal Church in 5 corners -- done by Bristol Wright, Arthur Coooper, John Cooper QQ

Cooper John 1830 1830 Census - black section 33, head of household with wife Sophia 41 and Thomas Cooper 30 and wife Ann 25 QQ

Cooper John 1833-05-08 NVR not id'd, John Cooper marries Elizabeth Gardner

Cooper John 1842-04-3 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Cooper Lucinda 1827-10-09 q NVR not id'd, Lucinda Gorden marries Arthur Copper QQ

Cooper Lucy 1830 1830 Census - black section 50, in household of Arthur 40 & Lucy 50, Cyrus 18, Eliza 21, Randolph 20, Robert 12, Arthur 8

Cooper Lucy Negro cemetery buried in fenced in cooper plot

Cooper Maria 1837-05-24 q Frank Dorman nee Pompey, married Cyrus Cooper QQ

Cooper Maria domestic 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census live in servant@ Thomas Macy, her son Cyrus lives with grandmother Lydia Green

Cooper Maria 1885-02-17 Negro demetary died age 70 years 11 months, buried next to mom in Colored cemetery near Porte section

Cooper Maria Frank Dorman kids with husband Cyrus: Cyrus and William

Cooper Mary Negro cemetery buried as wife of Art Cooper in fenced in Cooper plot

Cooper Patience 1860-11 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 238 arrested and charged with murderling elderly white woman Phoebe Fuller. Fuller lived near New Guinea. Her murder is described in November 22's issue of Inquirer. Fuller identified a white man as assailant before she died, but Patience Cooper is arrested, charged, and then released. Re indicted in June 1862, she is convicted of manslaughter. Attorney Arthur Gardner appeals her case to Mass. Supreme Court, one of the grounds being Fuller's propensity for mistestimony about black people. Sent down for retrial, Cooper is reconvicted and sentenced to 10 years. Dies mentally ill at asylum for insane.

Cooper Rachel 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Cooper Rachel Negro cemetery buried as Rachel LYnch

Cooper Randolph 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, in household of Arthur 40 & Lucy 50, Cyrus 18, Eliza 21, Randolph 20, Robert 12, Arthur 8 QQ

Cooper Randolph 1839-07-23 NVR "both colored", Randolph Cooper marries Ann Brown (from NY)

Cooper Robert 1830 1830 Census - black section 12, in household of Arthur 40 & Lucy 50, Cyrus 18, Eliza 21, Randolph 20, Robert 12, Arthur 8 QQ

Cooper Robert 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Cooper Robert 1852-02-16 NHA 84 folder 29 Annual report, "Interesting remarks" made regarding history of the church for the last four years. James Crawforred reappointed at $275/year salary. Officers: Robert Cooper, Clerk; Wm. Harris, Deacon; Wm. Porte Assistant Clerk QQ

Cooper Robert mariner NVR not id'd, son of Arthur and Lucy, marries Janetta Miller (I forgot to write down year)

Cooper Sophia 1830 1830 Census - black section 41, in household of John Cooper 33 with Thomas Cooper 30 and wife Ann 25 QQ

Cooper Thomas 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, in household of John Cooper 33 & wife Sophia 41, and with his wife Ann 25 QQ

Cooper Thomas 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Cooper William 1844-11-08 NVR born, to Cyrus

Cope Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 26, in household of James Cope 25 QQ

Cope James 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, head of household with Elizabeth 26

Correia Anna 1941 Negro cemetery

Cowet Gad mariner 1821-11 Court 5 p. 464 "mariner & black man", Daniel Gardner v. Gad or Jad Cowet. Prom. note, signed with "his mark", $35.93 + interest _ $6.50 prior, def. default. Court of Common Pleas

Craft Sally 1807 q NVR not id'd, William Davis marries Sylvia Craft QQ

Crawford Ann 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Crawford Ann Negro cemetery wife of JE Crawford

Crawford Diana Negro cemetery wife of JE Crawford

Crawford James 1849-06-08 NHA 84 folder 29 Ordained minister of African Baptist church

Crawford James 1850-03-11 NHA 84 folder 29 African Baptist Church annual report. Reappoints Rev. Crawford at same salary, $275/yr

Crawford James 1852-02-16 NHA 84 folder 29 Annual report, "Interesting remarks" made regarding history of the church for the last four years. James Crawforred reappointed at $275/year salary. Officers: Robert Cooper, Clerk; Wm. Harris, Deacon; Wm. Porte Assistant Clerk

Crawford James 1874-05-22 Probate 358 p. 358 witnesses will of Elizabeth Cooper QQ

Crawford James Negro cemetery "J.E. Crawford"

Crawford James Grace Brown Gardner scrapbook purchases freedom of members of family - susan and wife's niece, or maybe second wife and daughter (the latter comes from Susan Birns "Nineteenth Century Black Life"

Crawford Julia 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Crawford Julia 1861-09-22 q Frank Dorman married Edward Godfrey (1st wife) QQ

Crawford Julianna Negro cemetery daughter JE Crawford, buried as wife of Edward Godfrey

Crawford Mary Negro cemetery

Crawford Rebecca witnesses will of Elizabeth Cooper QQ

Cuff Lucretia 1830 1830 Census "Lucretia Cuffe" among blacks listed in asylum at Quayse, age 27, died Aug 2 1840

Cuff Lucretia 1835-08-16 q NVR William Borden marries Lucretia Cuff "coulard" QQ

Cuff Mary 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, living alone

Cuff Mary 1855 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died. Looks like "Spox" again

Cuff Nancy 1841-01-02 Islander January 2, 1840 letter holding for her at post office

Cuff Paul mariner 1778-08-31 NHA 222 folder 1 Court of Common Pleas bond, "blackman", illiterate

Cuff Paul 1796-06-02 Probate 4 p. 79-83, 184-5 White butcher Henry Clark dies with accounts due from Essex Boston, Seneca Boston, Tobias Simons, Joseph Harris, Paul Cuff, Reuben Perry. None are id'd QQ

Cuff Paul 1843-06-17 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died. Not enumerated in this Census, just handwritten note

Cuff Paul "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 243 Paul Cuffe (note different spelling) was a powerful black merchant in Westport Mass, lived 1759-1817. His boats were captured by pirates in Buzzards Bay/Nantucket area, he hit sandn barges on Nantucket -- he had lots of ventures on Nantucket. Five are known, with varying degrees of success including running aground all the way to making massive profits. "Cuffe sailed with all Black crews," say the authors, p. 243

Cuff Paul NHA 222 folder 1 clipping of unknown origin describes Cuff''s arrival in Liverpool having just arrived from Sierra Leone. Ship is under command of Paul Cuffee, son of negro slave named Cuffee. "Her mate and all her crew are negroes or immediate descendants of negroes" Cuff lives in New Bedford with wife and 6 kids. Is a Quaker. (Reverse of clipping makes it appear this is from a Boston paper)

Cuff Remembrance 1821-08-26 q NVR marries Francis Bond , "colored" QQ

Cuff Tabitha 1770-01-14 q Frank Dorman marries Essex Boston as his 1st wife QQ

Cuffee Mary 1848-11-13 NHA 84 folder 29 joins African Baptist Church as member

Darsy Betsey 1830 1830 Census - black section 15, @"at William Hadwins"

Davis John 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, head of household with Sophia 25

Davis Sally 1807 q NVR not id'd, William Davis marries Sylvia Craft QQ

Davis Sophia 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, in household of John Davis 30 QQ

Davis Sylvia 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 30, @household of Essex Boston with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Davis William 1807 NVR not id'd, William Davis marries Sylvia Craft

Davis William 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 35, @household of Essex Boston with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Del Yard Martes 1810 1810 Census p. 82 "blk" age 23 living@home Amaziah Yard, wife, 3 children

Delano Jeffrey 1810 1810 Census p. 55 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, age 41, wife Sarah 39, Eunice 14, Ebenezer 12, Andrew 6, Reuben 1

DeLuce Mary 1830 1830 Census - black section 60, in household of husband Michael 65 QQ

DeLuce Mary 1856-08 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

DeLuce Michael 1825-03-26 Deedbook Jeffrey Simmons deeds land to Trustees of Afrcan School (Absalom & Peter Boston, Michael DeLuce, Charles Godfrey) QQ

DeLuce Michael 1830 1830 Census - black section 59, head of household with Mary his wife 60

DeLuce Michael 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

DeLuce Michael 1850-05-2 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died at age 82

DeLuce Sarah 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

DeLuce Sarah 1850-08-09 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Denison James 1836-02-04 Probate 14 p. 277, 508, 615, 619 and Probate 15 p. 109, 121, 328, 322 owes rent to George Summons', listed in GS' estate QQ

Denison James 1838-06-07 Probate 15 p. 109, 121, 328, 322 rented land from Geo. Simmons, as indicated in Simmons' estate settlement QQ

Denison Susan 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Dennison James 1827ish Court 6 p. 161 not id'd, debt for goods, $250. (Court of Common Pleas?)

Dennison James 1828-07-03 NVR "coloured," James Dennison marries Sally Thompson

Dennison James mariner 1828-11-05 Deedbook 30 p. 31 not id'd. Sells land in West Monomoy next to land owned by John Skinnaman, lot he bought from Tim Coffin Nov. 4, 1822

Dennison James trader 1829ish Court 7 p. 471 not id'd, Caleb Dyer v. him, debt, prom. note $42.84. Def. default. Court of Common Pleas

Dennison James 1830 1830 Census - black section 33, head of household with wife Sarah 28, and twins Reuben and John (no age)

Dennison James 1831-10-17 Deedbook 32 p. 345 not id'd. Mortgages to William and George Gardner two pieces of property: A "water lot" with a three story building on it, bounded by Gideon Gardner's heirs and the highway to old S. Wharf as well as by Whale Street. And a piece of land in Newtown (neighbors Absalom Boston, Michael Douglas). Newtown land was bought from Peleg Macy on October 17, 1831

Dennison James mariner 1832-01-17 Deedbook 33 p. 442 not id'd. sells West Monomoy land bought from Timothy Coffin on Nov. 4, 1828 (Deedbook 30 p. 463) to John Banks. Sally Denison cosigns, good example of dower language

Dennison James ? 1832-09-22 Deedbook 32 p. 375 not id'd. Water lot bought from William Gardner, near South Wharf

Dennison James ? 1832-10-04 Deedbook 32 p. 351 not id'd. Sells land in Newtown to Emiliana Mundreau

Dennison James trader 1834-06 Court 7 p. 269 not id'd, replevin case, him vs Peleg Folger, sheriff. Judgement vs. Dennison is overturned. (Court of Common Pleas?)

Dennison James 1835 Deedbook 34 p. 495 [sells land to William Gardner - did not have time to investigate]

Dennison James 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 18 [sells land to William Gardner - did not have time to investigate]

Dennison James 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 305 [buys land from William Borden - did not have time to investigate]

Dennison James 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 306 [sells land to David Parker - did not have time to investigate]

Dennison James mariner 1836-02-04 Deedbook 34 p. 507 not id'd, with wife Sally sells land in West Monomoy to William Borden

Dennison James trader 1838-06 Court 8 p. 65 not id'd. v. "Barlow mariner defendant". Stole 8 empty barrels, boxes, weights, sclaes, a show glass, 4 jars, 2 water buckets, & other items.Value is $55 said JD. Def. Default, ct awards $33 + court costs ($15.93) CCP QQ

Dennison James 1840-11-14 Islander November 14, 1840 son Oliver C. Smith dies of consumption on Nantucket

Dennison John 1830 1830 Census - black section in household of James 33 & wife Sarah 28, with twin brother Reuben (no ag e) QQ

Dennison Peggy 1772-11-1 q Court 1 [placeholder - may not be black], not id'd, married James Sherman via justice of peace QQ

Dennison Reuben 1830 1830 Census - black section in household of James 33 & wife Sarah 28, with twin brother John (no a QQge) QQ

Dennison Reuben Negro cemetery buried in Warren/ Brown/Tasco/Harris/Borden/Dennison plots

Dennison Sally 1828-07-03 q NVR "coloured," James Dennison marries Sally Thompson QQ

Dennison Sally 1830 1830 Census - black section 28, in household of husband James, with twins Reuben and John (no age) "Sarah" QQ

Dennison Sally 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

Dennison Sally seamstress 1834-07-03 Deedbook 33 p. 520 not id'd, buys land in Newtown from Nicholas Meader

Dennison Sally 1834-08-22 Deedbook 33 p. 547 not id'd, buys land in Newtown from Stephen Coleman

Dennison Sally Negro cemetery buried in Warren/ Brown/Tasco/Harris/Borden/Dennison plots "Sarah"

Dixon Lewis 1821-05 Court 5 p. 448 "Black man". Trespass. Dixon is charged with taking Prince Tweedy's wife Susan (neither Prince or Susan are ID'd) with force and arms and carnally knowing her, depriving Prince of the comfort of his wife. Def default. $500 damages. Dixon is now living in New Bedford. Court of Common Pleas. Note - not crim charges. Rape or running off with her? Is she back? Not clear

Douglas Mary 1809-11-3 Frank Dorman mentioned in dividing up Freeborn Boston's estate (Mary Douglass), no mention of husband QQ

Douglas Mary 1811-03-21 q Frank Dorman married Michael Douglass, nee Boston then Simmons QQ

Douglas Mary 1811-03-28 q NVR married Michael Douglass (nee Boston, then Summons, then Boston again) on Nantucket QQ

Douglas Mary 1812-01-18 Frank Dorman citing probate she is conveyed Seneca Boston's property if she takes care of widow

Douglas Mary 1812-03-07 Deedbook 22 p. 168 Division among Freeborn's heirs: Mary Douglas, Reuben, Absalom, Thomas, Joseph Boston ("Black men and mariners") tract of land and house in Newtown that Seneca Boston built and where Mary Douglas now lives.

Douglas Mary 1820-01-06 Frank Dorman citing deedbook 25 p. 387 Absalom Boston sells land bounded by Mary Douglass to John Macy for $300. One exception to this contract is the land his wife Phebe inherited from her mother Priscilla Paul

Douglas Mary 1828-01-11 Deedbook 29 p. 389 not id'd. Mary and Michael Douglas and William and Elizabeth Boston sell land in Newtown to Charles and Charlotte Groves. Neighbors are Absalom Boston, Gorhams, Jeff Summons, commons QQ

Douglas Mary 1830 1830 Census - black section 60, in household of husband Michael 65 QQ

Douglas Mary 1834-07-04 Frank Dorman died

Douglas Mary Negro cemetery listed as Mary Boston, wife of "Mikel" Douglas

Douglas Michael 1809-11-05 q NVR not id'd, Michael Douglas marries Sally Smith QQ

Douglas Michael 1810 1810 Census p. 55 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, no age, single person in household

Douglas Michael 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet no age, head of household with Sally (no age) (spelled Mikael)

Douglas Michael 1811-03-28 NVR married Mary Boston (nee Boston then Summons)

Douglas Michael 1828-01-11 Deedbook 29 p. 389 not id'd. Mary and Michael Douglas and William and Elizabeth Boston sell land in Newtown to Charles and Charlotte Groves. Neighbors are Absalom Boston, Gorhams, Jeff Summons, commons

Douglas Michael 1830 1830 Census - black section 65, head of household with Mary his wife 60

Douglas Michael 1836-03-16 Frank Dorman died, was a Portugese from the Cape Verde Islands born around 1766. Died by drowning

Douglas Sabrina 1816-10-10 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church "black", Simon Douglas marries Sabrina Stafford QQ

Douglas Sally 1809-11-05 NVR not id'd, Michael Douglas marries Sally Smith

Douglas Sally 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet no age, in household of Mikael (no age) QQ

Douglas Simon 1816-10-10 NVR citing So. Cong. Church "black", Simon Douglas marries Sabrina Stafford

Duckrey Isabel Negro cemetery buried near Carter plot

Duckrey James Negro cemetery buried near Carter plot

Dunn Hannah 1790-09-16 q Court 2 weddings and NVR "black", Hannah Boston, married Thomas Dunn on Nantucket QQ

Dunn Thomas 1790-09-16 Court 2 weddings and NVR [placeholder - may not be black] married Hannah Boston, not id'd

Durfee Eliza 1845-09-06 q NVR not id', marries Braddock Bears QQ

Dyer Charles 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet In household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40 QQ

Dyer Charlotte 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet [placeholder - may not be black] aged 38 with husband James

Dyer Charlotte 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet In household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40 QQ

Dyer Charlotte 1815-12-02 q NVR not id'd, "Charlottee" Dyer marries Philip Tyler QQ

Dyer Charlotte 1816-11 1813-1823 Court p. 199 not id'd. Philip Tyler v Antonia Barey. Charlotte Tyler, then unmarried and under the name Charlotte Dwyer, had "found and provided for Lucy Barney the wife of said Antonio meat, drinking, washing, lodging, apprel and other necessaries" foro which Antonia promised to pay her but never did. Def. default. Recovery: $82.71 + court costs $7.30 QQ

Dyer Harriet 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet In household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40 QQ

Dyer James 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet placeholder - aged 44 in home with Charlota his wife 38

Dyer James 1816-10-03 Probate 6 p. 67 Identified as "Indian"

Dyer Patience 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet In household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40 QQ

Dyer Sampson 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet 37, head of household with Patience his wife 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40

Dyer Sampson (2) 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet In household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40 QQ

Dyer Tralena 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet In household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40 QQ

Easton ?? 1830 1830 Census - black section in household of Isaac Easton 40 & Sophia 35, but she doesn't have name QQ

Easton Isaac 1830 1830 Census - black section 40, head of household with Sophia 35 and unnamed daughter, 17

Easton Sophia 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, in household of Isaac Easton 40, with unnamed daughter 17 QQ

Enas Eunice 1826-06-25 q NVR [placeholder] not id'd, "A Portuguese of Floris" marries Eunice Borden

Enas George 1816 NVR [placeholder] QQ born: "a portugese"

Enas George 1826-06-25 NVR [placeholder] not id'd, "A Portuguese of Floris" marries Eunice Borden

Enas George 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, living alone [placeholder]

Enas George 1842-02-02 NVR [placeholder] "A portugese of the Western Islands" marries Sally Caton (relative of Coffins)

Enas George 1842-12-18 Probate 20 p. 491 Will. Leaves all to Sally Maria Enas, his wife. No notable witnesses/executor

Enas Jose 1859-06-07 Probate 20 p. 51, 72-3, 111-112, 161, 283-4 [placeholder] not id'd. Dies intestate. Sole property is "cash from the owners of the ship Three Brothers". Call for creditors, not much of interest

Enas Joseph 1833-06-25 NVR citing private Foulger documents [placeholder] born,

Enas Manuel 1803-02-25 NVR citing private Foulger documents [placeholder] "A Portugese of Flores" marries Eunice Boden

Enas Manuel trader 1836-01-20 Deedbook 34 p. 484 [placeholder] not id'd. Buys land in Newtown from Nathan Cartland

Enas Sally Maria 1870-06-04 Probate 21 p. 158 [placeholder] not id'd. Will. Executor is Joseph Barney. Leaves "a special charity" to be given from year to year to deserving poor, "either among my own relations or others" Probated May 8, 1873. No one of interest in witnesses

Epot Nicholas 1810 1810 Census p. 82 "blk" age 17 living@home Rowland Geltson, wife 2 kids, 2 teens, 1 other black

Esop Dorcas 1792-05-17 q NVR "blacks", Dorcas Esop marries Isaac Freeman QQ

Esop Sarah 1804-3 Court 3 p.91 "Black woman", victim of breaking and entering by Jenny Fenix QQ

Fairfield Abram 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet @ household of John Skinneman 33 with wife Peggy 24, Lucretia 2, Charlott 0, Boarders Abram Fairfield and John Fosbury (no ages)

Fenix David 1810 1810 Census p. 82 not id'd, age 11, lives@home Mike Gudley 60, Abram Quarys no age, "Wigwarm" no age. David "Phenix"

Fenix George yeoman 1799-03-28 Court 2 p. 217 not id'd. Grand Jury v. him, A&B vs wife Jane. "Did make an assault and her the said Jane then and there did beat would and ill treat so that her life was greatly dispaired of". Warrant for arrest issued. Plds not guilty, jury finds guilty. Whipped 15 stripes + cost of prosecution (undefined) + "find sureties for his good behavior" and is to stand committed until sentence is performed. Ct. of Sess.

Fenix George 1799ish Frank Dorman sometime before this, married Jenny (see court record for her)

Fenix George 1806-02-15 Frank Dorman married Patience Limus (nee Boston) on Nantucket. Must be his second marriage

Fenix George 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 54, head of household with wife Patience 61. Spelled Phenix

Fenix George 1810 QQ born: son George Phenix

Fenix George 1813ish QQ born: son John QQ born South Sea islands

Fenix George 1817-04-22 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Fenix George Frank Dorman possible kids George and Patience Phenix: George Phenix born 1810 (and appears 1840 Census age 30), John Phenix born South Sea Islands about 1813 and died in Nantucket of lung fever 17 June 1844

Fenix George (2) 1810 born, to George and Patience

Fenix Jenny 1799ish q Frank Dorman married George (see court record for her) QQ

Fenix Jenny 1804-3 Court 3 p. 91 "blackwoman" wife of George Fenix. Crim ct. Charged with force and arms entering the dwellinghouse of Sarah Esop (not id'd) and stealing 1 Iron Pot (value of $1), pewter basin valued 33 cents, pewter platter worth 50 cents, 2 earthen pots valued 22 cents, one hat valued $1, one "coffee pot full of Rice" valued 50 cents, one small tub of flour value 50 cents, one "handkerchief of sundries" worth $2 for handkerchief and $1 worth of goods, "a quantity of cottonwool" valued 84 cents -- total value of $8. Jury trial. Guilty. 10 Stripes, Fine of $5 to commonwealth + ct. costs $1785 + treble damages

Fenix Jenny 1815-06-15 q NVR citing So Cong. Church "black" marries William Freeman QQ

Fenix Jenny 1822-09-10 Inquirer Sept. 10, 1822 "coloured woman", stealing with Dorcas Wither. Says they were taken to court but no records. (Listed as "Jane"). Thomas Twede was walking to the Poor House ("his place of abode") when he "fell in with a foreignor by the name of Nathaniel Rice, who was then in a state of intoxication" and couldn't walk without assistance. Twede takes him to his apartment at Poor House and puts him to bed. On waking the next morning, Rice finds he's been robbed. After making some inquires, "he learnt that Thomas Twede, Jane phenix, and Dorcas Wither (coloured women) had been in the room during the first part of the night, which (with some other circumstances" led him to suspect that they were guilty of the robbery." They are apprehended, brought to court, Dorcas has the handkerchief and Jane confesses and they are jailed. Twede is released on lack of evidence

Fenix John 1813ish born, South Sea islands to George and Patience

Fenix John 1844-06-17 died on Nantucket of lung fever

Fenix Patience 1806-02-15 q Frank Dorman married George Phenix (2nd husband), 1st was Prince Limus QQ

Fenix Patience 1810 QQ born: son George Phenix

Fenix Patience 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 61, in household of George Phenix QQ

Fenix Patience 1813ish QQ born: son John QQ born South Sea islands

Fenix Patience Frank Dorman possible kids George and Patience Phenix: George Phenix born 1810 (and appears 1840 Census age 30), John Phenix born South Sea Islands about 1813 and died in Nantucket of lung fever 17 June 1844

Fish Rachel 1800 1800 Census p. 13 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, no age, living@home of Rebecca Burrage aged 76. Only Burrage, Rachel Fish, and the Wolf Girls live there

Fortune Absalom 1767-07-06 NVR QQ born: child of Cuffy and Ruth

Fortune Absalom 1813-11 Court 4 p. 149 Polly Fortin, a "widow of Absolom Forting...a coloured woman plaintiff" v. Benjamin Warsaw "black man mariner". $28.60 debt "being the balance of accounts subsisting between them it being for boarding and working done for him". Default QQ

Fortune David 1764-06-20 NVR QQ born: child of Cuffy and Ruth

Fortune David 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 12, @household with Tobias Simons

Fortune Peggy 1820-11-23 q NVR, citing S. Cong Pegga Fortin" "black" marries John "Frazer" or "Franer" QQ

Fortune Polly boarding 1813-11 Court 4 p. 149 "widow of Absolom Forting...a coloured woman plaintiff" v. Benjamin Warsaw "black man mariner". $28.60 debt "being the balance of accounts subsisting between them it being for boarding and working done for him". Default. Court of Common Pleas

Fortune Polly 1814-01-08 q NVR Polly "Forton" marries Jube Freeman, neither id'd QQ

Fosbury John boardinghouse 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet @household of John Skinneman 33 with wife Peggy 24, Lucretia 2, Charlott 0, Boarders Abram Fairfield and John Fosbury (no ages)

Fowler Peter 1830 1830 Census - black section 22, lives @household of Bristol Wright 57 & Bristol's wife Sarah 47

Francis Phebe 1830 1830 Census not id'd, is in almshouse

Francis Rosanna 1830 q Frank Dorman married Emanuel Simmons QQ

Franco Olive 1788-09-07 q NVR "Olive Francis" marries Henry "Beers" QQ

Frazier Harriet 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Frazier John 1820-11-23 NVR, citing S. Cong Pegga Fortin" "black" marries John "Frazer" or "Franer"

Frazier John 1849-05-03 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Frazier Peggy 1820-11-23 q NVR, citing S. Cong Pegga Fortin" "black" marries John "Frazer" or "Franer" QQ

Freeman Dorcas 1792-05-17 q NVR "blacks", Dorcas Esop marries Isaac Freeman QQ

Freeman Dorcas 1801-04-30 q NVR not id'd, Dorcas Freeman marries Bill Williams QQ

Freeman Isaac 1792-05-17 NVR "blacks", Dorcas Esop marries Isaac Freeman

Freeman Isaac 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, head of household with Mercy 21 and Jane 32

Freeman Isaac 1830-06-02 NVR "coloured", marries Mercy Pompey

Freeman Jane 1830 1830 Census - black section 32, living in home of Isaac Freeman 24 and Mercy 21 QQ

Freeman Jenny 1815-06-15 q NVR citing So Cong. Church "black", Jenny Phenix marries William Freeman QQ

Freeman Jube 1814-01-08 NVR Polly "Forton" marries Jube Freeman, neither id'd

Freeman Julie 1825-07-09 q NVR "Julia Ann Brown" marries Levi Freeman, "culered man" QQ

Freeman Levi 1825-07-09 NVR "Julia Ann Brown" marries Levi Freeman, "culered man"

Freeman Lucy 1818-10-13 q NVR citing So Cong. Church "black", marries John B. Record

Freeman Mercy 1830 1830 Census - black section 21 living in home of Isaac Freeman 24 and Jane 32 QQ

Freeman Mercy 1830-06-02 q NVR Mercy Pompey marries Isaac Freeman ("coloured") QQ

Freeman Mercy 1830ish q Frank Dorman nee Pompey, married Isaac Freeman QQ

Freeman Mercy Frank Dorman nee Pompey, married ____ Colville (2nd husband), 1st was Isaac Freeman

Freeman Polly 1814-01-08 q NVR Polly "Forton" marries Jube Freeman, neither id'd QQ

Freeman William 1815-06-15 NVR citing So Cong. Church marries Jenny Phenix

Furman Mary Negro cemetery buried near Wilkes and Crawford plots

Gardner Almira 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, living with husband George 25, Oliver Appleton 5, and James D. (no age) QQ

Gardner Amy 1774 Frank Dorman admitted to 1st Congregational church with future husband Essex Boston

Gardner Amy 1811-06-09 q Frank Dorman married Essex Boston, 3rd wife QQ

Gardner Amy Henry Cadbury accounts member of 1st Congregational Church

Gardner Anstrid 1830 1830 Census - black section 60, widow of Daniel, living alone

Gardner Creamer 1805ish Frank Dorman QQ born: son George on Nantucket

Gardner Daniel mariner 1811-03 Court 4 Need to look this up. Assault case black vs black. Crim? Civ? who else implicated? qq

Gardner Daniel trader 1819-03-29 Deedbook 25 p. 194 "Coloured men and traders" Daniel Gardner and John Pompey sell Isiah NIcholson and Davis Gorham land in "New Town or New Guinea" that they had bought from Coffin. Also sell dwelling house JP lives in and adjoining land JP ahad bought of William Hammet and recorded by county. Dan's wife Olive signs but no wife of JP (good example of dowerage language in deed) QQ

Gardner Daniel mariner 1819-03-29 Deedbook 25 p. 193 "mariners people of color" Daniel Gardner and John Pompey buy land from Isaac Coffin in Newtown/Guinea next to a building they already erected QQ

Gardner Daniel mariner 1820-09-14 Deedbook 26 p. 155 not id'd. Gets a mortgage from Abs. Boston for land he owns in New Guinea that he'd acquired from his dad. Made Sept. 14, 1820, discharged Feb. 22, 1823 QQ

Gardner Daniel 1830 1830 Census - black section Anstrid is listed as his widow in the black section of the Census. Was he black?

Gardner Dorcas 1830 1830 Census - black section 37, head of household (no husband or widow notation) with Robert 4

Gardner Elizabeth 1830ish q Frank Dorman nee Gardner, married John Gorden QQ

Gardner Elizabeth 1833-05-08 q NVR not id'd, John Cooper marries Elizabeth Gardner QQ

Gardner Elizabeth 1835-12-24 q Frank Dorman nee Thomas, married George Gardner QQ

Gardner Elizabeth 1840-05-15 Probate 15 p. 345-6, 448-9 "coloured" "George Washington Gardner", not id'd in will but is id'd in margin note. House is to be sold for income to support wife Elizabeth for her life until she marries or dies; if either happens, son James Gardner gets it all, free and clear. Simon Barney and David Joy are named executors. Inventory includes "House on ___ Street" (left blank) and land adjoining, a lot of personal items of cookware, furnishings, clothing, "2 pair fine dogs". Will is dated March 10, 1840, probate is May 15, 1840 QQ

Gardner George 1805ish Frank Dorman QQ born: son George on Nantucket

Gardner George 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, head of household with Almira his wife 25, Oliver Appleton 5 and James D no age

Gardner George 1830 1830 Census - black section 13, "A" , and @"at GB Uptons"

Gardner George 1835-12-24 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Elizabeth Thomas (2d wife), 1st wife was Almira

Gardner George laborer 1840-05-15 Probate 15 p. 345-6, 448-9 "coloured" "George Washington Gardner", not id'd in will but is id'd in margin note. House is to be sold for income to support wife Elizabeth for her life until she marries or dies; if either happens, son James Gardner gets it all, free and clear. Simon Barney and David Joy are named executors. Inventory includes "House on ___ Street" (left blank) and land adjoining, a lot of personal items of cookware, furnishings, clothing, "2 pair fine dogs". Will is dated March 10, 1840, probate is May 15, 1840

Gardner Hannah 1885-02-1 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, nee Monroe

Gardner James 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Gardner James 1830ish Frank Dorman born, to George and Almira

Gardner James 1840-05-15 Probate 15 p. 345-6, 448-9 "coloured" "George Washington Gardner", not id'd in will but is id'd in margin note. House is to be sold for income to support wife Elizabeth for her life until she marries or dies; if either happens, son James Gardner gets it all, free and clear. Simon Barney and David Joy are named executors. Inventory includes "House on ___ Street" (left blank) and land adjoining, a lot of personal items of cookware, furnishings, clothing, "2 pair fine dogs". Will is dated March 10, 1840, probate is May 15, 1840 QQ

Gardner John 1810 1810 Census p. 74 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, no age, single person in household

Gardner Margaret 1836-07-24 NVR "colored" marries Braddock Bears

Gardner Olive 1830 1830 Census - black section 33, in household of Ruth Gardner 27, with John Gorden 41, Elizabeth Gorden 36, George Gorden 16, Jack and Harry (both have "A" and "Sandwich Islands" and no ages next to name. Olive is @ "at Samuel Mitchels"

Gardner Oliver 1825ish Frank Dorman born, son of Almira and George

Gardner Oliver 1840ish Frank Dorman died before 1840, not mentioned in dad George's will

Gardner Pamela 1842-08-07 q NVR "colord", marries Isaac Barlow QQ

Gardner Robert 1830 1830 Census - black section 4, in household of Dorcas Gardner 37 QQ

Gardner Ruth 1830 1830 Census - black section 27, head of household with Olive Gardner 33 ("at Samuel Mitchels"), John Gordon 41, Elizabeth Gorden 36, George Gorden 16, Jack and Harry (both have "A" and "Sandwich Islands" and no ages next to name)

Gardner Sophia 1817-12-31 q Frank Dorman married Charles Godfrey QQ

Gardner Temperance 1830 1830 Census - black section 53, widow, living alone. "Tempe"

Gardner Temperance Frank Dorman born, to Temperance and Creamer, on Nantucket

Garlow Anstress 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 42, in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. "Anstress lives in Falmouth" is handwritten QQ

Garlow Daniel 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 44, heads up household with wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18.

Garlow Daniel 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 18, in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. QQ

Garlow George 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 6, in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. QQ

Garlow James 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 4, in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. QQ

Garlow Joseph 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 8, in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. QQ

Garlow Lucretia 1810 1810 Census p. 82 "dr. of Daniel Blk" age 16 living@home Rowland Geltson, wife, 2 kids, 2 teens, 1 other black (Nicholas Edo)

Garlow Nathaniel 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 20, in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. QQ

Garlow Rowland 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 12 in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. QQ

Garlow Sukey 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 14, in household of Daniel Garlow 44 wife Anstress 42, Sukey 14, Rowland 12, Simon Borden (no age), Joseph 8, George 6, James 4, Nathaniel 20, Daniel 18. QQ

George Winslow mariner "blackman" of Mashpee, debt, Elisha Hinckley v him

Gilbert Eva 1877 1867-1884 Probate p. 362 was given bequest in will of Diana Jones "in consideration of her kind care of me in view of my age and infirmities"

Gilbert Phyllis (2) 1798-10-25 q NVR not id'd, married Peter Boston   QQ

Godfrey Adelaide 1871-06 q Frank Dorman nee Phillip, married Joseph Godfrey in California QQ

Godfrey Amanda 1872-02-04 q Frank Dorman nee Bryant, is 2nd wife of Edward Godfrey. Married in California QQ

Godfrey Cesar 1793-06-09 NVR married Phebe Boston on Nantucket

Godfrey Cesar 1800 Frank Dorman, citing Census free person of color, head of family of four

Godfrey Cesar Frank Dorman child with wife Phebe: Charles

Godfrey Charles 1795ish Frank Dorman born, to Phebe and Cesar

Godfrey Charles 1810 1810 Census p. 12 "blk" age 16 living@home Oliver Bartlett, wife 5 kids, maybe 2 aunts

Godfrey Charles 1817-12-31 Frank Dorman married Sophia Gardner

Godfrey Charles 1818ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe

Godfrey Charles 1825-03-26 Deedbook Jeffrey Simmons deeds land to Trustees of Afrcan School (Absalom & Peter Boston, Michael DeLuce, Charles Godfrey) QQ

Godfrey Charles 1826ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Sophia

Godfrey Charles 1828ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Nathaniel

Godfrey Charles 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, head of household with Sophia 32, Sophia 4, Nathaniel 2

Godfrey Charles 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

Godfrey Charles 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Godfrey Charles 1832ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Charles

Godfrey Charles 1834ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Joseph

Godfrey Charles 1840ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Edward

Godfrey Charles 1842 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Prince

Godfrey Charles laborer 1850 Frank Dorman, citing Census he and wife Sophia plus 5 children and 2 in-laws are listed

Godfrey Charles 1854 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Sarah

Godfrey Charles truckman 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census with wife and kids, listed

Godfrey Charles 1870 Frank Dorman, citing Census with wife, married daughter, youngest son Prince

Godfrey Charles 1871-06-10 Frank Dorman died and buried in colored cemetery

Godfrey Charles Negro cemetery not buried near Nathaniel Godfrey

Godfrey Charles Frank Dorman kids with Sophia: Phebe, Sophia, Nathaniel, Charles G., Joseph D., Edward J., Prince B.

Godfrey Charles (2) 1832ish Frank Dorman born, to Charles and Sophia

Godfrey Charles (2) mariner 1850 Frank Dorman, citing Census living on his own in Nantucket boarding house with other seamen

Godfrey Charles (2) mariner 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census was living with his parents

Godfrey Charles (2) 1860-10-15 Frank Dorman married Sarah Johnson (1st wife)

Godfrey Charles (2) 1861-10-30 Frank Dorman, citing military records enlists in Boston for 3 years as a cook in the US Navy. After serving on receiving ships Ohio and North Carolina, as well as on USS Keystone State. Discharged from Savannah on November 22, 1864

Godfrey Charles (2) 1862-02-13 Frank Dorman married Maria Wood (2nd wife) on New Bedford. His 1st wife and their daughter lives on Nantucket

Godfrey Charles (2) 1864-11-22 Frank Dorman, citing military records discharged from Savannah after 3 years of service

Godfrey Charles (2) cooper, laborer 1878 Frank Dorman, listing city directory resident of Cambridge MA, cooper and then laborer

Godfrey Charles (2) 1879-12-17 Frank Dorman, citing probate #519A 1st wife asks to have her husband declaired deceased and have the court appoint her the administratix of his estate. She hasn't heard from him since he was in Liverpool England in 1872. The court agrees. Doesn't know of his second marriage -- he is still alive and well!

Godfrey Edward 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Godfrey Edward 1840-10-31 NVR citing private Foulger recrds born, to Charles and Sophia

Godfrey Edward 1861-09-22 Frank Dorman married 1st wife Julia Crawford

Godfrey Edward 1862ish Frank Dorman after death of wife Julia he leaves Nantucket for San Francsico, leaves son James to live with his Crawford grandparents (per Census)

Godfrey Edward 1872-02-04 Frank Dorman married 2nd wife Amanda Bryant, in California

Godfrey James 1870 Frank Dorman, citing Census son of Julia and Edward he stays living with Crawford grandparents after dad leaves for California

Godfrey Joseph 1856 Frank Dorman by this time he has arrived in California, where he'll be a saloonkeeper, waiter, steward, widower

Godfrey Joseph 1871-06 Frank Dorman married Adelaide Phillip in California

Godfrey Julia 1861-09-22 q Frank Dorman nee Crawford, married Edward Godfrey (1st wife) QQ

Godfrey Julia 1868-09-23 Frank Dorman nee Crawford, she died on Nantucket following childbirth, even though she and husband are both living in Boston by then

Godfrey Julia Negro cemetery wife of Edward Godfrey, buried in Crawford family plot ("Julianna")

Godfrey Maria 1862-02-13 q Frank Dorman nee Wood, 2nd wife of Charles G. Godfrey. Marry on New Bedford. Wife #1 (Sarah) thinks he is dead QQ

Godfrey Nathaniel 1828ish Frank Dorman born, to Sophia and Charles

Godfrey Nathaniel 1830 1830 Census - black section 2, in household of Charles 35 & Sophia 32, and Sophia 4 QQ

Godfrey Nathaniel barber 1850 Frank Dorman listed as a barber

Godfrey Nathaniel 1852ish Frank Dorman married Rebecca ______, sometime before 1852 when their child. Rebecca was born in Mass. around 1829 and her mother was born in Ireland

Godfrey Nathaniel 1855 Frank Dorman Mass. state Census has Nathaniel and Rebecca living on Nantucket with a 1 year old daughter

Godfrey Nathaniel miner 1860 Frank Dorman listed as living in California, alone, a miner

Godfrey Nathaniel barber 1880 Frank Dorman in California, has a houseful of children and is back to barbering

Godfrey Nathaniel Frank Dorman children with wife Rebecca: Nathaniel, Sarah, Sophia, Barbara, Ann, Nathaniel A., Mabel, Adelaide [didn't pursue next generation]

Godfrey Nathaniel Negro cemetery buried near the Godfrey plot

Godfrey Nathaniel (2) 1852-12-24 Frank Dorman born, to Nathaniel and Rebecca, on Nantucket

Godfrey Nathaniel (2) 1853-07-17 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Godfrey Phebe 1793-06-09 q NVR nee BosTon, married Cesar Godfrey on Nantucket (1st husband -- second husband Wm Lucas) QQ

Godfrey Phebe 1806-07-24 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married William Lucas (2nd husband) on Nantucket QQ

Godfrey Phebe Frank Dorman child with husband Cesar: Charles

Godfrey Phebe (2) 1818ish Frank Dorman born, to Charles and Sophia

Godfrey Phebe (2) 1840-01-16 q Frank Dorman married William Harris QQ

Godfrey Prince 1842ish Frank Dorman born, to Charles and Sophia

Godfrey Prince seaman 1870 Frank Dorman, citing Census lives with parents, employed as seaman

Godfrey Rebecca 1852ish Frank Dorman children with husband Nathaniel: Nathaniel, Sarah, Sophia, Barbara, Ann, Nathaniel A., Mabel, Adelaid [didn't pursue next generation]

Godfrey Rebecca 1860 Frank Dorman while husband is listed as living in Cal. alone, mining, she is on Nantucket has 2 more daughters before she too moves to Cal.

Godfrey Rebecca 1880 Frank Dorman in California with houseful of children QQ

Godfrey Rebecca 1896 Frank Dorman, citing Census she's listed as a widow in San Francsico city directory

Godfrey Rebecca Frank Dorman nee ____, married Nathaniel Godfrey. She was born in 1829ish and her mother had been born in Ireland

Godfrey Sarah 1854 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Sarah

Godfrey Sarah 1860-10-15 q Frank Dorman nee Johnson, married Charles G. Godfrey (1st wife) QQ

Godfrey Sarah 1879-12-17 Frank Dorman, citing probate #519A she asks to have her husband declared deceased and have the court appoint her the administratix of his estate. She hasn't heard from him since he was in Liverpool England in 1872. The court agrees. Doesn't know of his second marriage -- he is still alive and well! QQ

Godfrey Sarah 1880 Frank Dorman, citing Census She is living apart from husband Charles Godfrey with their daughter Sarah

Godfrey Sarah 1893-07-3 Frank Dorman, citing pension records using her maiden name of Bell she applies for widow pension for Charles Godfrey. Not realizing he's alive and remarried. Her claim is ignored as premature

Godfrey Sarah 1900 Frank Dorman, citing Census lives on Nantucket, alone, owns her house free of mortgage

Godfrey Sarah 1910 Frank Dorman, citing Census lives on Nantucket on Orange Street

Godfrey Sarah 9/23/1915 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Godfrey Sarah (2) 1854 Frank Dorman born, to Sarah and Charles

Godfrey Sarah E.B. 1854ish Frank Dorman born, to Sarah and Charles

Godfrey Sarah E.B. 1892-03-11 Frank Dorman died

Godfrey Sophia 1817-12-31 q Frank Dorman nee Gardner, married Charles Godfrey QQ

Godfrey Sophia 1818ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe

Godfrey Sophia 1826ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Sophia

Godfrey Sophia 1828ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Nathaniel

Godfrey Sophia 1830 1830 Census - black section 32, in household of Charles 35, with Sophia 4 and Nathaniel 2 QQ

Godfrey Sophia 1832ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Charles

Godfrey Sophia 1834ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Joseph

Godfrey Sophia 1840ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Edward

Godfrey Sophia 1842 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Prince

Godfrey Sophia 1850 Frank Dorman, citing Census with husband Charles plus 5 children and 2 relatives are listed QQ

Godfrey Sophia 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census with husband and kids, listed QQ

Godfrey Sophia 1870 Frank Dorman, citing Census with husband Charles, married daughter, youngest son Prince QQ

Godfrey Sophia 1874-01-22 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Godfrey Sophia Frank Dorman kids with Charles: Phebe, Sophia, Nathaniel, Charles G., Joseph D., Edward J., Prince B.

Godfrey Sophia (2) 1828ish Frank Dorman born, to Charles and Sophia

Godfrey Sophia (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 4, in household of Charles 35 & Sophia 32, and Nathaniel 2 QQ

Godfrey Sophia (2) 1845-01-30 q Frank Dorman married William West QQ

Gold Richard 1816-09 Frank Dorman married Jane Golden nee Simmons

Golden Abijah 1800 1800 Census p. 31 "Negro" 15 yrs old living@home James Coffin 2d, w/9 Coffins. Only non-Coffin there (and name is spelled "Goulden")

Golden Abijah mariner 1811-03 Court 4 Need to look this up. Assault case black vs black. Crim? Civ? who else implicated? qq

Golden Cloe 1830 1830 Census among blacks listed in asylum at Quayse, age 89

Golden Cloe 1840-07 1830 Census note - died July 1840

Golden Jane 1816-09 q Frank Dorman nee Simmons, married "Richard Gold" QQ

Golden Richard 1816 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Jane Simmons ("Richard Gold") QQ

Golding Phyllis 1800ish   q NVR marries Cato Barlow QQ

Goodrich Alice 1818 q Frank Dorman not id'd, married Ezra Simmons ("Alice Gutridge") QQ

Goodrich Betsey 1802-06-05 q NVR "Betsey Corrington" marries "Mike Gudridge" QQ

Goodrich Betsey 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records receives town aid $1.27 QQ

Goodrich Betsey 1821-07-06 Deedbook 26 p. 399 not id'd. Heirs of "Godfrey Curranton" (Betsey Guthridge, Isaac Barlow, Annis Barlow, Lydia Pompey, Lurana Penraus - all illliterate except Annis and Lydia) sell to Francis Barnard land in "New Guinea" which Godfrey Curranton had bought from George Freeborn Sept. 24, 1799 and is recorded at Deedbook 17 p. 544 QQ

Goodrich Mike 1802-06-05 NVR "Betsey Corrington" marries "Mike Gudridge"

Goodrich Sarah 1845-12-23 Negro cemetery Age 23. daughter of Joseph and Martha

Gorden Charles 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 mentioned in will of aunt "Lettice Summons" QQ

Gorden Charlotte 1829ish Frank Dorman born, to Lettice and John (not in dad's will)

Gorden Charlotte 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, in household with Philip Gordon QQ

Gorden Charlotte 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 John Gorden's will is probated. Leaves all to second wife Elizabeth and if she died, estate to pass to son George. Will was written May 20, 1829. Edward Pompey and Jeffrey Simmons are executors. They end up receiving permission from court to sell land to pay debts of estate. Although daughter Charlotte had been mentioned in Lettice Simmons will earlier, she is absent from this will. QQ

Gorden Charlotte 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 not mentioned in dad John Gorden's will QQ

Gorden Elizabeth 1829-05-29 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 inherits from John Gorden's will QQ

Gorden Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 36, living @home of Ruth Gardner 27 and Olive Gardner 33 ("at Samuel Mitchels") with John Gorden 41, Elizabeth Gorden 36, George Gorden 16, Jack A and Harry A (Both have "Sandwich Islands" and "A" next to name and may be aliens, also have no ages

Gorden Elizabeth 1830ish q Frank Dorman nee Gardner, married John Gorden QQ

Gorden Elizabeth 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 John Gorden's will is probated. Leaves all to second wife Elizabeth and if she died, estate to pass to son George. Will was written May 20, 1829. Edward Pompey and Jeffrey Simmons are executors. They end up receiving permission from court to sell land to pay debts of estate. Although daughter Charlotte had been mentioned in Lettice Simmons will earlier, she is absent from this will. QQ

Gorden Elizabeth 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 inherits from husband John Gorden's will QQ

Gorden George 1814ish Frank Dorman born, to John and Lettice

Gorden George 1829-05-29 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 inherits from John Gorden's will QQ

Gorden George 1830 1830 Census - black section 16, living @home of Ruth Gardner 27 and Olive Gardner 33 ("at Samuel Mitchels") with John Gorden 41, Elizabeth Gorden 36, George Gorden 16, Jack A and Harry A (Both have "Sandwich Islands" and "A" next to name and may be aliens, also have no ages

Gorden George 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 John Gorden's will is probated. Leaves all to second wife Elizabeth and if she died, estate to pass to son George. Will was written May 20, 1829. Edward Pompey and Jeffrey Simmons are executors. They end up receiving permission from court to sell land to pay debts of estate. Although daughter Charlotte had been mentioned in Lettice Simmons will earlier, she is absent from this will. QQ

Gorden George 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 inherits from dad John Gorden's will QQ

Gorden George 1836-07-3 Frank Dorman married Leah Lewis Wells

Gorden John 1811-03-21 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Lettice Simmons

Gorden John mariner 1822-06-04 Deedbook 27 p. 94 not id'd. Sell to Isiah Nicholson house and land in Newtown which belongs to "Lydia Gorden my wife" (Lettice in one place, Lydia in another, and he does say "belongs") as well as land he bought from Essex Boston. Lettice leaves her mark, is illiterate, but he signs

Gorden John trader 1829-05-29 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 will leaves all to wife Elizabeth for her life, then to George Gorden. If he is dead, Elizabeth Gorden's heirs get it all. Witnesses: William Coffin, Samuel Harris, Stephen Pompey. Executor not named but court appoints Edward Pompey. Pompey finds no real estate (later documents identify Gorden as "colored man, deceased" during these proceedings). Possessions include furniture, kitchen utensils, and some "sundries in shop". Will is probated Oct.16, 1831

Gorden John 1830 1830 Census - black section 41, living @home of Ruth Gardner 27 and Olive Gardner 33 ("at Samuel Mitchels") with John Gorden 41, Elizabeth Gorden 36, George Gorden 16, Jack A and Harry A (Both have "Sandwich Islands" and "A" next to name and may be aliens, also have no ages

Gorden John 1831-05-05 Frank Dorman citing probate records p. 196 his children are beneficiaries of the will of Lettice Simmons (aunt of his wife) in 1831; and then on this date John Gorden is appointed guardian of his kids. QQ

Gorden John 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 Will is probated. Leaves all to second wife Elizabeth and if she died, estate to pass to son George. Will was written May 20, 1829. Edward Pompey and Jeffrey Simmons are executors. They end up receiving permission from court to sell land to pay debts of estate. Although daughter Charlotte had been mentioned in Lettice Simmons will earlier, she is absent from this will.

Gorden John Frank Dorman kids with wife Lettice: George and Charlotte

Gorden Leah 1836-07-3 q Frank Dorman married George Gorden QQ

Gorden Lettice 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 mentioned in Lettice Simmons' will as already dead by then, will leaves money to this Lettice's surviving children George and Charlotte Gorden. Lettice Simmons is called "Lettice Gorden" QQ

Gorden Lettice 1831ish Frank Dorman citing probate records p. 131, 168-171 has died by now. Lettice Simmons mentions her deceased neice Lettice Gorden in her 1831 will where she mentions the children of her deceased niece

Gorden Lettice Frank Dorman kids with husband John: George and Charlotte

Gorden Lettice (2) 1811-03-21 q Frank Dorman nee Simmons, married John Gorden QQ

Gorden Lucinda 1827-10-09 q NVR not id'd, marries Arthur Cooper QQ

Gorden Philip 1830 1830 Census - black section 46, head of household with Charlotte 11, spelled Gordon

Gorden ? Harry 1830 1830 Census - black section no age, living @home of Ruth Gardner 27 and Olive Gardner 33 ("at Samuel Mitchels") with John Gorden 41, Elizabeth Gorden 36, George Gorden 16, Jack A and Harry A (Both have "Sandwich Islands" and "A" next to name and may be aliens, also have no ages

Gorden ? Jack 1830 1830 Census - black section no age, living @home of Ruth Gardner 27 and Olive Gardner 33 ("at Samuel Mitchels") with John Gorden 41, Elizabeth Gorden 36, George Gorden 16, Jack A and Harry A (Both have "Sandwich Islands" and "A" next to name and may be aliens, also have no ages

Gordon Charlotte 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 mentioned in will of aunt "Lettice Summons" QQ

Gorham David 1821-04-20 Frank Dorman not id'd, buys land in New Guinea from Essex Boston with John Gorham QQ

Gorham Davis 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church." Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Gorham John 1821-04-20 Frank Dorman not id'd, buys land in New Guinea from Essex Boston with Davis Gorham

Gorham John 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church." Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Grant Charles Negro cemetery buried near Grant plots

Grant Charles S. Negro cemetery buried near Grant plots

Grant Fred Lewis Negro cemetery son of Charles and Rachel Grant, buried near Grant plots

Grant Will B. Negro cemetery son of Charles and Rachel Grant, buried near Grant plots

Green Adeline 1830 1830 Census - black section 14, @Elizabeth Elkins'

Green Christina 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, in home of John Green 37 & wife Lydia (no age), Christina 11, James 10, and Marsah (no age) & Cyrus Cooper 16 QQ

Green James 1830 1830 Census - black section 10, in home of John Green 37 & wife Lydia (no age), Christina 11, James 10, and Marsah (no age) & Cyrus Cooper 16 QQ

Green John 1830 1830 Census - black section 37, head of household with wife Lydia (no age), Marsah & Cy7us Cooper 16, Christina 11, James 10

Green Lydia 1811-02-07 q Frank Dorman nee Carrington, married Ezekiel Pompey, died Lydia Green QQ

Green Lydia 1826-10-19 q Frank Dorman Lydia Pompey marries John Green (was nee Corrington) QQ

Green Lydia 1830 1830 Census - black section no age, in household of husband John 37, Marsah & Cyrus Cooper 16, Christina 11, James 10 QQ

Green Lydia 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census lives with grandson Cyrus Cooper

Green Lydia 1880 Negro cemetery Age 87 years 11 months, buried next to daughter Maria Cooper in Porte section

Green Marsah 1830 1830 Census - black section no age, in home of John Green 37 & wife Lydia (no age), Christina 11, James 10, and Marsah (no age) & Cyrus Cooper 16 QQ

Groves Charles 1827-12-27 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Charlotte Boston

Groves Charles 1828 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Elizabeth

Groves Charles 1828-01-16 Deedbook 29 p. 391 not id'd. Mortgages land to Caleb Dwyer. Neighbors are Absalom Boston, Jeff Summons, commons, and the Gorhams. Discharged April 11, 1833

Groves Charles 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, head of household with Charlotte 21, Elizabeth 2

Groves Charles 1831-10-15 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Elizabeth

Groves Charles 1835 Deedbook 35 p. 403 [sells land to Harrison Dunham - did not have time to investigate]

Groves Charles 1841 Frank Dorman QQ born: son Charles

Groves Charles 1844-04-20 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Phebe

Groves Charles 1877-12-28 Frank Dorman, citing probate #118 Eliza Berry died and leaves equal legacies to the kids of her sister Charlotte Groves (Elizabeth Stevens, Phebe Talbot, Charles Groves, William Groves) all who live in Brooklyn NY. Gertrude Groves witnessed the signature of William Groves (maybe was his wife) QQ

Groves Charles mariner Frank Dorman and NVR kids with wife Charlotte: Elizabeth, Charles, Phebe C., William M. (NVR only records Phebe and William)

Groves Charles (2) 1841 Frank Dorman born, to Charlotte and Charles

Groves Charles (2) 1851-04-2 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Groves Charlotte 1827-12-27 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Charles Groves QQ

Groves Charlotte 1828 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Elizabeth

Groves Charlotte 1830 1830 Census - black section 21, in household with Charles 24 and Elizabeth 2 QQ

Groves Charlotte 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

Groves Charlotte 1831-10-15 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Elizabeth

Groves Charlotte 1836-07-12 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 35 p. 423 as heirs-at-law of Freeborn Boston, William and his two sisters Eliza Berry and Charlotte Groves, execute an agreement as to distribution of their inheritance QQ

Groves Charlotte 1841 Frank Dorman QQ born: son Charles

Groves Charlotte 1844-04-20 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Phebe

Groves Charlotte 1851-04-04 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Groves Charlotte Frank Dorman kids with husband Charles: Elizabeth, Charles, Phebe C., William M.

Groves Elizabeth 1828 backed out from census born, to Charlotte and Charles

Groves Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 2, in household with Charles 24 and Charlotte 21 QQ

Groves Elizabeth 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Groves Elizabeth 1851-09-1 Frank Dorman married Oliver Brown (1st husband), then Jacob Stevens (2nd husband)

Groves Phebe 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Groves Phebe 1844-04-20 Frank Dorman born, to Charlotte and Charles

Groves Phebe domestic 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census employed as a live in domestic @ Freeman Parker on Nantucket

Groves Phebe Frank Dorman married ____ Talbot

Groves William 1844-04-20 Frank Dorman born, to Charlotte and Charles

Groves William 1877-12-28 Frank Dorman, citing probate #118 Eliza Berry died and leaves equal legacies to the kids of her sister Charlotte Groves (Elizabeth Stevens, Phebe Talbot, Charles Groves, William Groves) all who live in Brooklyn NY. Gertrude Groves witnessed the signature of William Groves (maybe was his wife) QQ

Gurrel Abigail 1810 1810 Census p. 81 [placeholder - may not be black] age 32 wife of John but he's not listed here, but it doesn't say widow.

Gurrell Abigail 1811-03 Court 4 p. 399 [placeholder - may not be black], keeping a house in Wesco, for blacks as well as whites

Hall George 1821-11-04 Frank Dorman married Phebe Lucas

Hall Phebe 1821-11-04 q Frank Dorman nee Lucas, married George Hall QQ

Harden Caroline 1796-05-14 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church nee Boston, married Rodolphus Harden QQ

Harden Rodolphus 1796 NVR citing So. Cong. Church appears on Nantucket assessment list

Harden Rodolphus 1796-05-14 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Caroline Boston

Harper Maria 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Harris Charles 1843-09-09 NVR born, to Phebe Ann and William

Harris Frederick 1830 1830 Census - black section 15, in household of Samuel 43 & Patience 44, James 20, Samuel 12 QQ

Harris Frederick trader 1837-07-13 Probate 14 p. 613-4, 631 not id'd. Dies intestate. Inventory is very little. Personal items, kitchen items. What he does have a lot of are notes receivable from many people (Henry Moses, Charles Douglas, David Ponet, James Williams, Charles Cook, William Dyer, etc). Also has land in Newtown he bought from George Myrick that inventory lists as under mortgage to Barzillai Burdett. [Was "trader" in this case credit-maker - since he doesn't seem to have inventory?]

Harris Frederick 1838-04-19 Probate 15 p 67, 85-6 "coloured man", intestate, insolvent. Owes debts to Isaac Austin, Isaac Thompson, Samuel Jenks, AF Boston, JF Lawrence, D Parker Jr., Zimri Cleveland, Henry Barlow, Thomas Macy

Harris Frederick 1839 Deedbook 39 p. 102 [sells land to Charles Whitman - did not have time to investigate]

Harris James 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, in household of Samuel 43 & Patience 44, Frederick 15, Samuel 12 QQ

Harris Mabel Negro cemetery

Harris Patience 1830 1830 Census - black section 44, in household of husband Samuel 43, with James 20, Frederick 15, Samuel 12 QQ

Harris Patience 1860-04-10 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Harris Phebe 1841ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son William

Harris Phebe 1843-09-09 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Charles F.

Harris Phebe 1846-03-07 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Susan M. is QQ born

Harris Phebe 1848-03-11 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Sophia

Harris Phebe 1849-3 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe Ann

Harris Phebe (2) 1851 Frank Dorman born, to William and Phebe

Harris Phebe Ann 1840-01-16 q Frank Dorman nee Godfrey, married William Harris QQ

Harris Phebe Ann 1849 Frank Dorman born, to Phebe Ann and William, in Sandwich Islands

Harris Phebe Ann 1850-04-27 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died at "Sandwich Island" age 32 - not listed in 1830 Census, just handwritten note.

Harris Phebe Ann 1861-02-13 1830 Census - black section handwritten note, died at age 10 & 10 mos., daughter of Phebe Ann and William Harris. Not enumerated in Census, just handwritten note.

Harris Phebe Ann Frank Dorman children Phebe Ann and William Harris: William B., Charles F., Susan M. Sophia M., Phebe Ann (Born in Sandwich Islands)

Harris Samuel 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet @household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40

Harris Samuel laborer 1825-06-06 Deedbook 28 p. 303 "Man of culler" buys land from Folgers, Worths, Russels, Swains, had been land of Barnabas Coleman. In Newtown

Harris Samuel ? 1827-05-18 Deedbook 31 p. 86 "man of color" buys land in Newtown, formerly B. Coleman's from Husseys, Folgers, Russell, Bunkers. Buys it May 18, 1827 but not recorded until Dec. 23, 1830

Harris Samuel 1829-05-29 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 witnesses John Gorden's will QQ

Harris Samuel 1830 1830 Census - black section 43, head of household with wife Patience 44, James 20, Frederick 15, Samuel 12

Harris Samuel 1830-09-05 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 254 citing Inquirer 9-05-30 African American toasts recorded in dialect "De ship Loper and her crew -- strong as de lion, meek as de ram, catch de whales when he can see him, who do dat? -- Tune, Keep a look out there. Our Nantucket Carmen and Butchers -- no more like de Boston gentleman than Aunt Philis Painter's nose like a bunch of Horse radish. Tune -- Pitman's march. Misser President Jackson -- No more like Misser Henry Clay than Sam. Harris fiddle like a roll of blackball. Whale Captains of Nantucket and N. Bedford -- nore more like Capt. Starbook, than horse-foot like elephant. Woahoo -- Glad he cant speak no cuckold telltale, den all our captains go by him jus like ship Loper. Absalom Boston is recorded as saying "To Misser General Lafayette - He freed de poor Frenchmen - hope he come 200 years ago and free poor darky to de South" and "To Peoples of Color - may de enemy of our celebration and of African freedom, hab 'ternal itch and no benefit of scratch so long as he lib." And "To City of Boston - Where seed ob liberty come from - Washington plant him, Lafayette till him, may African reap him." QQ

Harris Samuel 1830-09-09 Frank Dorman, citing 1830-09-9 Inquirer Whaling ship Loper returns, with an almost all black crew, carrying 2,280 barrels of oil. Absalom Boston and Samuel Harris "mounted on horses and carrying boarding knives for swords, led a parade, followed by the crew, shouldering harpoons, whale-spades, lances and other tools of the trade" QQ

Harris Samuel ? 1830-10-29 Deedbook 31 p. 85 "man of color" buys land formerly B. Coleman's, unclear location, from Husseys, Folgers, Russell, Bunkers. Buys it May 18, 1827 but not recorded until Dec. 23, 1830 QQ

Harris Samuel ? 1831-08-17 Deedbook 31 p. 393 "man of culler" buys land in Newtown from Husseys, Folgers, Russel, Bunkers

Harris Samuel mariner and trader 1833-10-12 Deedbook 33 p. 179 not id'd. Sells land to Jonas Garfield identified by neighbors only -- John Moores, others. Near Gardners Mill, however.

Harris Samuel Negro cemetery buried in Warren/ Brown/Tasco/Harris/Borden/Dennison plots

Harris Samuel (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 12, in household of Samuel 43 & Patience 44, James 20, Frederick 15 QQ

Harris Sophia 1848-03-11 NVR born, to Phebe Ann and William

Harris Susan 1830 1830 Census - black section 39, in household of husband William 42, William 14 QQ

Harris Susan 1846-03-07 Frank Dorman born, to Phebe Ann and William

Harris Susan 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Harris Susan 1872-02-10 1830 census - black section handwritten note: died

Harris William 1788 backed out from census born,

Harris William victualler 1824-11-18 Deedbook 28 p. 308 not id'd. Buys land from Isaac Whitman in Newtown. Neighbors are Nicholas Meader, Jonathan Swain, Johnathan Coleman and others

Harris William 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Harris William 1830 1830 Census - black section 42, head of household with wife Susan 39, William 14

Harris William 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Harris William 1832-07-13 Deedbook 32 p. 189 "Col. man" buys land from Susannah Coleman in south part of town near William Gorham, George Austin, Benj Slade

Harris William 1839 Deedbook 39 p. 477 sells land to William Harris. Neither is id'd

Harris William barber 1839-09-08 Deedbook 39 p. 427 not id'd, sells land on North York to Peleg Macy

Harris William 1841-01-06 Islander Jan 6, 2842 The Committee appointed by the (colored) legal [??] voters in Nantucket to superintend their Reading Room beg leave to return their grateful acknowledgements to all who so kindly contributed their aid in erecting the above named establishment." Signed William Harris, William H. Harris, Henry Wheeler, William W. Morris Sec'y QQ

Harris William 1841-04-10 Islander, April 10, 1841 letter holding at post office

Harris William 1841ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son William

Harris William 1842-02-03 Frank Dorman, citing Nantucket Inquirer article reports that William H. Harris Jr. has been the chairman of a meeting of colored citizens which addressed a petition to the town regarding integration of public schools

Harris William barber 1843-09-09 NVR QQ born: son Charles F.

Harris William 1846-03-07 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Susan M.

Harris William barber 1848-03-11 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Sophia

Harris William 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized. Elected Deacon July 24, 1848 QQ

Harris William 1849-3 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe Ann

Harris William 1852-02-16 NHA 84 folder 29 Annual report, "Interesting remarks" made regarding history of the church for the last four years. James Crawforred reappointed at $275/year salary. Officers: Robert Cooper, Clerk; Wm. Harris, Deacon; Wm. Porte Assistant Clerk QQ

Harris William 1861 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died. Not enumerated in 1830 Census, just handwritten note. Had wife Phebe Ann who died at 1850 at age 32, and daughter Phebe Ann 1850 died 1861. Separate notation from Wm Harris who was married to Susan

Harris William 1861 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died. Separate notation from the one who was married to Phebe Ann

Harris William Frank Dorman children Phebe Ann and William Harris: William B., Charles F., Susan M. Sophia M., Phebe Ann (Born in Sandwich Islands)

Harris William (2) 1840-01-16 Frank Dorman married Phebe Ann Godfrey

Harris William (2) 1841-01-06 Islander Jan 6, 2842 The Committee appointed by the (colored) legal [??] voters in Nantucket to superintend their Reading Room beg leave to return their grateful acknowledgements to all who so kindly contributed their aid in erecting the above named establishment." Signed William Harris, William H. Harris, Henry Wheeler, William W. Morris Sec'y QQ

Harris William (3) 1841ish Frank Dorman born, to William and Phebe Ann

Harris William (4) 1830 1830 Census - black section 14, in household of William 42 & wife Susan 39 QQ

Harris William (4) 1864-11-3 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Harris Susan 1872-02-10 1830 Census - black section handwritten notation: died

Harrs Joseph 1796-06-02 Probate 4 p. 79-83, 184-5 White butcher Henry Clark dies with accounts due from Essex Boston, Seneca Boston, Tobias Simons, Joseph Harris, Paul Cuff, Reuben Perry. None are id'd QQ

Hathaway Robert 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 25, head of household with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Hawkins Donald 1858-09-2 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died, age 65

Hero Fariud 1810 1810 Census p. 36 "blk" 6 yrs living@home Edward Carey 72 and Lydia Carey 64 and younger Morton family

Hero Phillis 1810 1810 Census p. 36 "blk" 45 yrs living@home Edward Carey 72 and Lydia Carey 64 and younger Morton family

Hero Phillis 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet @household of John Sanford 28, Nancy 23, Phillis Hero (no age), Allick Sanford 2, Sally Hero 6

Hero Sally 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 6, @ household of John Sanford 28, Nancy 23, Phillis Hero (no age), Allick Sanford 2, Sally Hero 6

Hero William 1810 1810 Census p. 49 "blk" no age, living@home Richard Carey & wife Margaret

Hines Nancy 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Hobart John mariner 1802 NHA 335 folder 378.5 "Black", writ for Hinkley v. Hobart.

Holbert John mariner 1802-04-10 NHA 335 folder 378.5 "Blackman". Warrant to compel his appearance. He bargained half a share of a future lay to E. May Hinckley, went on the voyage in June 1799, and never paid. Hickley is owed $600.

Holmes Susan 1851-12-12 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Howard Alice 1826-04-13 q Frank Dorman from New Bedford, married William Boston QQ

Howard Lydia 1803 Frank Dorman born, in Nova Scotia, later married George Pompey 1st, then Benajah Boston 2nd

Howard Lydia Frank Dorman married George Pompey

Howland Amboy 1830 1830 Census - black section 51, head of household with wife Love 50

Howland Love 1830 1830 Census - black section 50, in household with husband Amboy 51QQ

Howland Love 1846-03-16 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Jackson Betsy 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, head of household (no widow or wife) with Margaret 7, Sarah 4, Margaret 3, Henry 1, Julia 1

Jackson Clark 1829 Frank Dorman died in Boston, son of Mary Ann and David of Nantucket, age unknown

Jackson David 1828 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Sarah

Jackson David 1829ish NVR not id'd, married Mary Ann Boston

Jackson David 1830 1830 Census - black section 28, head of household with Mary Ann 23, Sarah 2

Jackson David Frank Dorman children with wife Mary Ann: Clark and Sarah

Jackson Emeline 1830 1830 Census - black section 6, in household of Joseph 30 & Jean 24 QQ

Jackson Henry 1830 1830 Census - black section 1, lives with Betsy 24, Margaret 7, Sarah 4, Margaret 3, Henry 1, Julia 1 QQ

Jackson Jean 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, in household of Joseph 30, Emeline 6 QQ

Jackson Joseph 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, head of household with Jean 24, Emeline 6

Jackson Julia 1830 1830 Census - black section 1, lives with Betsy 24, Margaret 7, Sarah 4, Margaret 3, Henry 1, Julia 1 QQ

Jackson Margaret 1830 1830 Census - black section 7, lives with Betsy 24, Margaret 7, Sarah 4, Margaret 3, Henry 1, Julia 1 QQ

Jackson Margaret 1830 1830 Census - black section 3, lives with Betsy 24, Margaret 7, Sarah 4, Margaret 3, Henry 1, Julia 1 QQ

Jackson Mary Ann 1828 Frank Dorman QQ born: daughter Sarah

Jackson Mary Ann 1828ish q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married David Jackson QQ

Jackson Mary Ann 1829ish NVR Mary Ann Boston married David Jackson QQ

Jackson Mary Ann 1830 1830 Census - black section 32, in household of David Jackson 28 & Sarah 2 QQ

Jackson Mary Ann 1837-11-21 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Jackson Mary Ann Frank Dorman kid with husband David: Clark and Sarah

Jackson Sarah 1828 Frank Dorman, citing census born, to David and Mary Ann

Jackson Sarah 1830 1830 Census - black section 2, in household of David Jackson 28 & Mary Ann 23 QQ

Jackson Sarah 1846-01-29 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Jackson Sarah (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 4, lives with Betsy 24, Margaret 7, Sarah 4, Margaret 3, Henry 1, Julia 1 QQ

Jethro Abigail 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records receives town aid $58.38

Johnson Anna 1833-07-21 Negro cemetery wife of Henry Johnson

Johnson Charlotte 1830-10-03 NVR "coullard", Charlotte Johnson marries Jeremiah Brown QQ

Johnson Cloe 1830 1830 Census - black section 31, head of household with Rebecca 21 (no husband or widow)

Johnson Eliza 1830 1830 Census - black section 27 @ household of Sally Pompey 27 with John Pompey 11

Johnson Henry Negro cemetery wife and son are buried there

Johnson Isaiah mariner 1804-11?? Court 3 p. 440 "Black Man" debt upon return from sea. John Coggeshall of New Bedford v. him. Def agreedf to "go and perform a Voyage in the Ship Lima for him" in consideration of $160 payment. "The said John Coggshall in fact saith that the said Isaiah as been and performed sd Voyage in sd ship Lima but regardless of his promise has not paid said Voyage obtained by him the said Isaiah to the plaintiff according to his promise aforesaid but utterly refuses to do so" to the cost of $600 to Coggeshall. Isiah doesn't have the cash. IJ appears and says he never made that promise. Jury trial -- innocent. So JC must pay ct costs of $4.80. Court of Common Pleas

Johnson James Augustus 1845-08 Negro cemetery son of Ann and Henry Johnson

Johnson John 1828ish NVR citing Foulger family records "coloured", marries Lucy Bennet

Johnson John 1830 1830 Census - black section 27, head of household with Lucy 31, John Bennett 11

Johnson Joshua 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 21@ household of Prince Stafford 41 and wife Phillis 43, Olive 14, Sabrina 11, Benjamin Warsaw 22, Joshua Johnson 21

Johnson Lucy 1828ish NVR citing Foulger family records "coloured," marries John Johnson QQ

Johnson Lucy 1830 1830 Census - black section 31, in household of husband John 42 and John Bennett 11 QQ

Johnson Mary 1788-09-06 q NVR Sam Johnson married Mary Boston

Johnson Priscilla 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Johnson Rebecca 1830 1830 Census - black section 21, in household of Cloe Johnson 31 QQ

Johnson Samuel 1788-09-06 q NVR Sam Johnson married Mary Boston QQ

Johnson Sarah 1860-10-15 q Frank Dorman married Charles G. Godfrey (1st wife). Probably remarries someone named Goodrich QQ

Johnson Sarah Negro cemetery buried as Sarah Goodrich, daughter of Joseph and Martha Johnson

Jolly Rhoda 1762 q Frank Dorman married Peter Boston QQ

Jolly Rhoda 1795-11-05 q NVR married Peter Boston QQ

Jones Almira 1810 1810 Census "Blk" @ home of Gilbert Coffin and his wife Phebe + 4 grown children

Jones Diana 1829 Frank Dorman QQ born: James

Jones Diana 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, in household with Jacob 40 and James 1 QQ

Jones Diana 1877-08-27 1867-1884 Probate p.362 black witnesses to wills? double check race

Jones Jacob 1829 Frank Dorman QQ born: James

Jones Jacob 1830 1830 Census - black section 49, head of household with Diana 30 and James 1

Jones Jacob 1859-11-27 Negro cemetery Age 69

Jones Jacob 1859-11-27 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Jones Jacob chimney sweeper 1870s Farnham account Negro chimney sweeper collects coal dusts and molds it into coal balls for people to use as fuel

Jones James 1829 Frank Dorman born, to Diana and Jacob

Jones Thomas 1830 1830 Census - black section 23, lives alone

Jonnah Rossanah 1852-09-03 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Jourden Samuel 1800 1800 Census p. 7 "Negro" living@home Isaac Brayton, wife, son, 1 each Worth/Rice/Hussey, 1 "Irish" girl, Jourdan

Kelley Susan 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

King Louisa Smith 1830 1830 Census - black section 7, lives in household of William 40 and Lurana 35 QQ

King Lurana 1810-09-11 Negro cemetery Aged 84 years

King Lurana 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, lives with William King 40 and Louisa Smith 7 QQ

King William 1830 1830 Census - black section 40, head of household with Lurana 35, Louisa Smith 7

King William 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 201 [sells land to Lenas Hamblin - did not have time to investigate]

King William 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 36 [sells land to Eunice King - did not have time to investigate]

King William 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 423 [sells land to Ebenezer Dunham - did not have time to investigate]

King William 1848-03-20 Negro cemetery Aged 47

King William 1848-03-30 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Leires Martin 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Leiva John 1830 1830 Census - black section 40, "alien", lives alone

Lewis Alexander farmer 1867-11-21 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Isabella Wilkes

Lewis Alexander 1880 Frank Dorman by this time he lives in Boston, is a porter, and has with him three children and his brother in law Edgar Wilkes

Lewis Alexander 8/31/1919 Frank Dorman died in Falmouth, was buried on colored cemetery in Nantucket [???]

Lewis Emma 1815-01-12 Frank Dorman not id'd, is informant for death record of Elizabeth Stevens

Lewis Emma 5/17/1917 Negro cemetery Age 64 years 1 month 24 days

Lewis Isabella 1867-11-21 q Frank Dorman nee Wilkes, married Alexander Lewis QQ

Lewis Isabella 1883-08-23 Frank Dorman died of consumption on Nantucket

Lewis Joseph Negro cemetery listed as husband of Julia Robinson who is buried in Negro Cemebtary

Lewis Julia 1892-05-03 Negro cemetery widow of Joseph Lewis, daughter of John Robinson. Aged 71 years, 5 mos, 23 days

Limus Patience 1806-02-15 q Frank Dorman married George Phenix (2nd husband), 1st was Prince Limus QQ

Limus Prince 1772-11-05 Court 1 not id'd, married Patience Boston via justice of peace on Nantucket (her second husband was Geroge Phenix)

Limus Prince labourer 1784-3 Court 1 p. 316 "free Negro". Jonathan Burnal merchant had won judgement last week for 12-14-9 in debt but can't find him, asks to seize property or land. OK, but he has none. So warrant is issued for arrest. 2 men appointed by law to execute (Josiah Sampson and Thaddues Waterman) report he owns a dwelling house "in that part of the Town called Newtown" which is "apprized" at 16-0-0 and that is seized. Burnal is the creditor. Court of Common Pleas

Littlefield Lovey 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 7, head of household with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Littlefield Paul 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 40,@household of Essex Boston with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Littlefield Sable 1803-12-29 q Frank Dorman married Essex Boston QQ

Lopes Georgianna 1944 Negro cemetery born 1857

Lucas Phebe 1806-07-24 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Cesar Godfrey then William Lucas QQ

Lucas Phebe 1810-05-16 Deedbook 21 p. 250 Mary Boston "black woman" widow of Freeborn. With Phebe Lucasd (wife of William Lucas Mariner) they sell to John Williams "black man" land in Newtown next door to where he already lives and their part of a dwelling house that had been owned by dad Tobias Boston QQ

Lucas Phebe 1821-11-04 q Frank Dorman married George Hall not id'd QQ

Lucas Phebe 1830 1830 Census - black section 57, head of household with William 20

Lucas Phebe domestic/nurse 1842-03-03 Probate 16 p. 33, 47, 50-52, 113, 125, 126, 193, 194, 199, 200, 210-11 gets money from estate of William Boston for being a "nurse" QQ

Lucas Phebe 1846-05-04 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Lucas Phebe 1846-05-2 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Lucas Phebe Frank Dorman children with husband William: William and Phebe

Lucas William 1806-07-24 Frank Dorman married Phebe Godfrey on Nantucket

Lucas William mariner 1809-10-23 NHA 335 folder 438 "Black", has lein on estate by William Coleman, for nonpayment of $3.80

Lucas William 1815-04-14 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, age 30

Lucas William Frank Dorman children with wife Phebe: William and Phebe

Lucas William (2) 1809 Frank Dorman born, to William and Phebe Lucas

Lucas William (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, lives in household with Phebe Lucas 57 QQ

Lucas William (2) 1843-12-19 Frank Dorman died at age 34

Lynch Rachel executor and per will inheritor of estate Elizabeth Cooper, daughter of Elizabeth's late husband   QQ

Lynch Rachel Negro cemetery buried near Cooper plot

Macklan Thomas 1841-1845 Probate p. 493, 512 [need to look up]

Madison James 1810 1810 Census p. 96 "blk" age 10 living@home David Joy Jr., wife, 3 kids, 2 Burnitt kids

Marsh John 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, head of household with wife Mary 28

Marsh John 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Marsh Mary 1830 1830 Census - black section 28, in household of husband John 30 QQ

Marsh Mary 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

Marsh Mary 1846-01-26 Inquirer Jan. 26, 1846 Part 3 of Letter from "P": Describes the re-segregation of South Grammar school and how embarassing it was, children called out in front of everyone, names read out and told they could go to York Street school. Notes that the children lived within the district marked by the school district for that school. "These children had been there about one year and had, by the tesitimony of the teacher given at the time, been good scholars." Remarks that some parents asked "respectfully why their children were to be dismissed from school, and received none but evasive answers."

Martin Ann 1820 Frank Dorman, citing town Census listed as living in home of husband Nathaniel

Martin Ann 1830 Frank Dorman, citing town Census listed as living alone

Martin Ann 1832-09-23 q Frank Dorman married Benajah Boston as his 1st wife. He is her second husband, Nathaniel Martin is 1st QQ

Martin Flora 1831-09-25 NVR Flora "Bearce" married Francis Martin "colored"

Martin Francis 1831-09-25 NVR Flora "Bearce" married Francis Martin "colored"

Martin Nathaniel 1820 Frank Dorman, citing town Census listed as living with wife Ann

Martin Nathaniel 1832-09-23 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Ann ____, who later became 1st wife of Benajah Boston

McLane Charlotte 1830 1830 Census - black section 1, in household of Thomas 37, Lucretia 25 QQ

McLane Lucretia 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, in household of husband Thomas 37, Charlotte 1 QQ

McLane Thomas 1830 1830 Census - black section 37, head of household with wife Lucretia 25, Charlotte 1

Micah Thankfull 1770-01-04 q NVR maybe an Indian, marries Seneca Boston QQ

Micah Thankfull Frank Dorman not id'd, maybe Indian, married Seneca Boston

Michael George Negro cemetery

Michael Nancy 1810 1810 Census p. 77 "black" aged 35, living@home Jared Gardner, wife, 4 daughters

Miller Jannette 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Mingo Dorcas laborer 1719-03-21 Deedbook 3 p. 159 "Negro" sues Poney, an Indian, in a plea of case for "sundry goods and sums of money" owed since 1717

Mingo Dorcas 1804-10 Court 3 p. 125 "blackwoman & spinster". Def in crim court. With force and arms "upon the body of one Huldy Price...then and there did beat and wound & ill treat her and other wrongs then and there did all which is to the great damage of the sd Huldy". Appears, pleads guilty. Essex Boston appears as witness, as does James Plato. Fined $2 to the State, or else 5 stripes "on the naked back" + $5.84 ct costs

Mingo Dorcas spinster 1810-10 Court 4 p ____ "Black Woman spinster" def in assault & battery. GJ vs her. Essex Boston appears as a witness

Mitchell Albert 1830 1830 Census - black section 9, lives in household of Robert 50, Bethana 36, Elizabeth 5, Joseph 2 QQ

Mitchell Bethana 1830 1830 Census - black section 36, lives in household of husband Robert 50, Albert 9, Elizabeth 5, Joseph 2 QQ

Mitchell Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 5, lives in household of Robert 50, Bethana 36, Albert 9, Joseph 2 QQ

Mitchell Joseph 1830 1830 Census - black section 2, lives in household of Robert 50, Bethana 36, Albert 9, Elizabeth 5 QQ

Mitchell Robert 1830 1830 Census - black section 50, head of household with wife Bethana 36, Albert 9, Elizabeth 5, Joseph 2

Monroe Hannah 1802 Frank Dorman born, possible child of Thomas and Phyllis

Monroe Hannah Frank Dorman married ______ Gardner

Monroe Phyllis 1767-02-13 NVR citing 1st Meth. Episc. Church born, parents not recorded

Monroe Phyllis 1801-11-19 q NVR married 1st Thomas Monroe (2nd Prince Stafford, 3rd Bristol Wright) on Nantucket QQ

Monroe Phyllis 1806-12-25 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married 2nd husband Prince Stafford on Nantucket (1st was Thomas Monroe, 3rd was Bristol Wright) QQ

Monroe Phyllis Frank Dorman possible child: Hannah (with husband Thomas)

Monroe Thomas 1801-11-19 NVR married "Phillis" Boston

Monroe Thomas 1801-11-29 Frank Dorman married Phyllis Boston on Nantucket

Monroe Thomas Frank Dorman possible child: Hannah (with wife Phyllis)

Mooney Marcus 1819-11-24 NHA 37 folder 118 "blackman" is transported from Providence to Nantucket, Thomas Cook receives $41.25 for his transport

More Mary 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Morey Lydia 1810-8 NVR citing private Foulger records born,

Morey Lydia 1830 1830 Census - black section 29, widow, lives alone

Morey Lydia 1844-06-20 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Morey Lydia Negro cemetery buried in Warren/ Brown/Tasco/Harris/Borden/Dennison plots

Morey Patrick NVR, citing So. Cong. Church "colored", marries Sophronia Barlow, "black"

Morey Sophronia NVR, citing So. Cong. Church "black", Sophronia Barlow marries Patrick Morey QQ

Morris Adeline "colord," Adeline Bears marries M. Manson

Morris Manson marries Adeline Bears, "colord"

Morris William 1841-01-06 Islander Jan 6, 2842 The Committee appointed by the (colored) legal [??] voters in Nantucket to superintend their Reading Room beg leave to return their grateful acknowledgements to all who so kindly contributed their aid in erecting the above named establishment." Signed William Harris, William H. Harris, Henry Wheeler, William W. Morris Sec'y QQ

Mulford Patience 1868-03-05 Negro cemetery Age 20

Mumford Cyrus 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized. Elected Church Commiittee July 24, 1848 QQ

Mumford Patricia 1853-02-05 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Murray Adele 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Murray Orrette 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Murray William 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Nahafi Elizabeth 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Newburn Floro 1810 1810 Census p. 93 "blk" age 58 living@home Margaret Hussey (wid) 58, Jeremiah Snow 37

Newell Lewis 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Newell Louise Phillipe 1862-09-21 Negro cemetery buried in Porte area. Age 19 years 6 mos.

Ottabarte Rolan 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Painter Esau 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 28, in household with Joseph Painter 60 & wife Phillis 60, Lucy 6, Rufus 3, Joseph Jr. 31, Esau 28, Sam'l Skank 25

Painter Joseph 1800-03-07 Deedbook 16 p. 130 neighbor of Peter & Rhoda Boston near Mill Hills, mentioned in deed from Peter QQ

Painter Joseph 1800-10-22 1786-1802 volume p. 32 "blackman" v. Flora Newborn. Assumpsit, arbitrators dismiss

Painter Joseph blockmaker 1802-03-17 Deedbook 17 p. 6 not id'd gets quitclaim and land from Paul Gardner for land and house contiguous to land he bought from Husseys, near land of Chase, and bounded on the south by "Wind Mill Hills"

Painter Joseph 1804-04-05 NVR "Margaret Capy" marries Joseph Painter

Painter Joseph blockmaker 1805-09-07 Deedbook 23 p. 323 not id'd. Sells land to Daniel Barney at foot of Windmill HIlls, house. Made Sept. 7, 1805, not recorded until Oct. 3, 1805. Wife Philis Painter signs, illiterate

Painter Joseph blockmaker 1807-01-10 Deedbook 19 p. 527 not id'd. Sells to James Whitehouse, neighbor is himself

Painter Joseph 1809-09-2 Probate 5 p. 214-15, 274 not id'd, appears as witness in Seneca Boston will. "Joseph Pointer" QQ

Painter Joseph 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 60, heads household with wife Phillis 60, Lucy 6, Rufus 3, Joseph Jr. 31, Esau Painter 28, Sam'l Skank 25

Painter Joseph 1826-07-20 Probate 7 p. 90 not id'd. Administrator says can find no property real or personal "which will account for his [administrator's] seeming negligence in not returning an inventory."

Painter Joseph (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 31, in household with Joseph Painter 60 & wife Phillis 60, Lucy 6, Rufus 3, Joseph Jr. 31, Esau 28, Sam'l Skank 25 QQ

Painter Lucy 1804-03-29    q NVR not id'd. Marries Michael Antone (not id'd) QQ

Painter Lucy 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 6, in household with Joseph Painter 60 & wife Phillis 60, Lucy 6, Rufus 3, Joseph Jr. 31, Esau 28, Sam'l Skank 25 QQ

Painter Margaret 1804-04-05 q NVR "Margaret Capy" marries Joseph Painter QQ

Painter Phillis 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 60, in household with Joseph Painter 60 & wife Phillis 60, Lucy 6, Rufus 3, Joseph Jr. 31, Esau 28, Sam'l Skank 25 QQ

Painter Phillis 1830 1830 Census - black section 80,@ "at John Cartwrights"

Painter Phillis 1830-09-05 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 254 citing Inquirer 9-05-30 African American toasts recorded in dialect "De ship Loper and her crew -- strong as de lion, meek as de ram, catch de whales when he can see him, who do dat? -- Tune, Keep a look out there. Our Nantucket Carmen and Butchers -- no more like de Boston gentleman than Aunt Philis Painter's nose like a bunch of Horse radish. Tune -- Pitman's march. Misser President Jackson -- No more like Misser Henry Clay than Sam. Harris fiddle like a roll of blackball. Whale Captains of Nantucket and N. Bedford -- nore more like Capt. Starbook, than horse-foot like elephant. Woahoo -- Glad he cant speak no cuckold telltale, den all our captains go by him jus like ship Loper. Absalom Boston is recorded as saying "To Misser General Lafayette - He freed de poor Frenchmen - hope he come 200 years ago and free poor darky to de South" and "To Peoples of Color - may de enemy of our celebration and of African freedom, hab 'ternal itch and no benefit of scratch so long as he lib." And "To City of Boston - Where seed ob liberty come from - Washington plant him, Lafayette till him, may African reap him." QQ

Painter Rufus 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 3, in household with Joseph Painter 60 & wife Phillis 60, Lucy 6, Rufus 3, Joseph Jr. 31, Esau 28, Sam'l Skank 25 QQ

Pant Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 42, lives in household of husband John 39

Pant John 1830 1830 Census - black section 39, "alien" head of household with wife Elizabeth 42 QQ

Pardal Sally 1810 1810 Census p. 80 "blk" age 16, living@home James Gwinn, wife, 2 children

Parker Peter 1830 1830 Census - black section 21, lives in household with Nancy Pompey 18 except it says "A" and says he's @ Robert Parker's

Paul Andrew 1815-06-04 Frank Dorman married Priscilla Boston-Pompey-Williams as 3rd husband

Paul Andrew 1818-06-11 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Paul Priscilla 1815-06-04 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married 1st William Pompey, 2nd John Williams, 3rd Andrew Paul   QQ

Paul Priscilla 1818-09 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket

Peckham Jacob 1830 1830 Census - black section 19, lives alone

Penraus Lurana 1821-07-06 Deedbook 26 p. 399 not id'd. Heirs of "Godfrey Curranton" (Betsey Guthridge, Isaac Barlow, Annis Barlow, Lydia Pompey, Lurana Penraus - all illliterate except Annis and Lydia) sell to Francis Barnard land in "New Guinea" which Godfrey Curranton had bought from George Freeborn Sept. 24, 1799 and is recorded at Deedbook 17 p. 544 QQ

Perry Alanson 1830 1830 Census - black section (no age) in household of Jacob 27, Elizabeth 24, William 2

Perry Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, in household of Jacob 27, William 2, Alanson (no age) QQ

Perry Jacob 1829-05-02 Inquirer May 2, 1829 Coloured school's first black teacher (minister Jacob Perry, who was the 3rd teacher at that school) is forced to leave because his school salary is too meager QQ

Perry Jacob 1830 1830 Census - black section 27, head of household with Elizabeth 24, William 2, Alanson (no age)

Perry Joseph 1810 1810 Census p. 149 "blk" age 21 living@home Seth Starbuck 32, wife, daughter

Perry Reuben 1796-06-02 Probate 4 p. 79-83, 184-5 White butcher Henry Clark dies with accounts due from Essex Boston, Seneca Boston, Tobias Simons, Joseph Harris, Paul Cuff, Reuben Perry. None are id'd QQ

Perry William 1830 1830 Census - black section 2, in household of Jacob 27, Elizabeth 24, Alanson (no age) QQ

Peters Betsy 1811-06-13 q NVR Betsy Barlow marries Jery Peters QQ

Peters Henrietta 1793-04-08 Probate 4 p. 93-4, 186 Guardianship of orphan child of Venus Peters. Neither is id'd

Peters Jerry 1811-06-13 NVR marries Betsey Barlow

Peters John 1830 1830 Census - black section 29, lives alone

Peters John 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Peters John hairdresser Court 7 p. 447 not id'd, Cmlth v. him, B&E & stealing, guilty (Ct. of Sess?)-

Peters Patty 1830 1830 Census - black section 20,@ "at Val Husseys"

Peters Venus plebian 1793-04-08 Probate 4 p. 93-4, 186 not id'd. Dies intestate. Meager list of possessions including debt from Nicholas Portugese

Peters Venus 1793-3 Court 2 p ___ not id'd, case vs. Nicholas Portugese mentioned but no details, held over

Phillip Adelaide 1871-06 Frank Dorman married Joseph Godfrey in California

Phillip Nathaniel mariner 1831-04-25 NHA 37 folder 118 "Cullord man". Absalom Boston signs his surety, trial to be at dwelling house of Judge (so common it's now printed on the form). Witnesses are Absalom Boston and Thomas Jones (illiterate). Plea of case QQ

Phippins Phillis 1805-3 Court 3 p. ___ "___" assaulted by Roxanna Nation

Phippins Richard 1810 1810 Census p. 24 "a black" 9 yrs old living@home Isaac Coffin with wife, 7 kids, 2 other adults

Pierce David 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Pierce James 1809-06-26 NHA 15 folder 185 "Black Man", signs over to Samuel Jenks entire share of his lay in the Whaling Ship Sukey, to go around Cape Horn.

Pierce Thomas Negro cemetery buried in the Crawford family plot

Pompey Almira 1808ish Frank Dorman born, to John and Sally

Pompey Almira 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 2, in household of John "Pompy" with Sally 25, Mercy 0 QQ

Pompey Almira 1830 1830 Census - black section 22, in household of Edward 28, Catherine 24, FW 18 QQ

Pompey Benjamin 1848-12-29 NVR born, son of Franklin and Rebecca

Pompey Caroline 1830 1830 Census - black section 4, household of Stephen 34 & wife Trolona 31, Sampson (no age) QQ

Pompey Caroline 1859-06-30 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Pompey Catherine 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, in household of Edward 28, Almira 22, FW 18 QQ

Pompey Christina 1830 1830 Census - black section 10, @"at John Thorntons"

Pompey Edward 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet "blk"@home Jonathan Macy with wife Rose, 5 kids, William Pompey "blk" and Polly Allen

Pompey Edward 1825-09-04 Probate 7 p. 31, 263 is renting land from John Pmpey, as noted in John's estate QQ

Pompey Edward 1830 1830 Census - black section 28, head of household with Catherine 24, Almira 22, FW Pompey 18

Pompey Edward ? 1830-10-28 Deedbook 31 p. 27 "man of culler" buys land formerly owned by Barnabas Coleman form Husseys, Russel, Worth, Folgers, Bunkers. Adjoins own land

Pompey Edward mariner 1830-10-30 Deedbook 31 p. 13 "col. man" buys land in New Guinea from Nabby Bailey

Pompey Edward 1831 Deedbook 31 p. 424 [sells land to James Ross - did not have time to investigate]

Pompey Edward laborer 1831-08-18 Deedbook 31 p. 382 not id'., buys land in Newtown from Husseys, Russel, Worth, Folgers, Bunkers

Pompey Edward trader 1831-09-16 Deedbook 31 p. 424 not id'd. Sells land to James Ross in Newtown. Neighbor: Samuel Harris

Pompey Edward 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 executes John Gorden's will QQ

Pompey Edward 1832-08-11 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket," p. 237 citing a letter from William Lloyd Garrison Garrison writes to Edward Pompey (his subscription agent on Nantucket for "The Liberator", Garrison's paper): "I have forwarded to you by the schooner Eagle, 12 copies of my Thoughts on African Colonization which I hope you will be able to sell as the work has very deeply involved me in debt, and unless I can get out of the same, the Liberator must stop." Garrison gives him a price, urges hiim to sell it "Every colored man ought to own a copy, as the book contains the sentiments of his bretheren in all parts of the country on the subject of colonization, and fully exposes the wickedness of the American Colonization Society." In closing, he says he looks forward to visiting Nantucket "when I shall be able to tell you, face to face, how much I appreciate your efforts to promote the circulation of the Liberator, and also to thank my colored brethren for their patronage."

Pompey Edward trader 1833-08-03 Deedbook 33 p. 116 seels land in Newtown to Tristram Coffin

Pompey Edward trader 1833-08-13 Deedbook 33 p. 129 sells land to Peleg Macy in Newtown. Not id'd

Pompey Edward 1836-02-04 Probate 14 p. 277, 508, 615, 619 and Probate 15 p. 109, 121, 328, 322 George Summons' estate lists Edward Pompey as creditor QQ

Pompey Edward 1838-06-07 Probate 15 p. 109, 121, 328, 322 received money from Geo. Simmons' estate settlement QQ

Pompey Edward 1839-09-02 Deedbook 39 p. 452 "coloured", buys land in Newtown from Tristram Coffin

Pompey Edward 1840-06-09 Islander June 9, 1840 Stephen and Edward Pompey publish a notice re. Eliz. Williams will

Pompey Edward trader 1848-07-05 Probate 17 p. 354 not id'd. Will . $1 to brother Stephen. Nephew John (now in Mashpee) son of his brother John gets all his real estate. Rest of his goods are divided equally among nieces and nephews: Winifred Peters of Maine (daugther of Roxana Peters), Mercy Pompey or Colvell, Almira Pompey, Nancy Brooks (all daugthers of John), Sampson Dyer Pompey and Caroline Pompey (children of brother Stephen). If nephew John is dead, then real estate gets divided among the above nieces and nephews. Executors are "Wesley Berry" and Asa Bunker. Witnesses are Ruggles and Swain. Probated Nov. 4, 1848. List of goods includes: Store, barn and land, Storehouse and land, cash in 2 banks and in store, 1/32 of Schooner Highland. Notes from Edward Macy, Isaiah Nickerson, William Morris, William Miller. Also great quantities of what appear to be store items: cosmetics and trinkets, candy and sealing wax, buttons and thread, furniture, a great deal of clothing for various genders and ages, medicinal stuff. Books including revised statutes, lectures on slavery, life of Douglass, Universal Geography, Daniel Webster materials, English Grammar, History of Nantucket. Household implements from store, a show case, saws, scales, measures, empty bags and bottles, Corn, lumber, soap. Debts are owed to two Doctors (Winslow and King) plus there are funeral costs and commission to auctioneer for sale of store goods (no names appear to be of blacks

Pompey Edward 1848-10-06 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Pompey Edward captain Negro cemetery "Captain"

Pompey Eugene 1843-09-26 NVR born, to Mary

Pompey Ezekiel 1786ish Frank Dorman born, to Priscilla and William Pompey

Pompey Ezekiel 1805 Frank Dorman, citing New Bedford Crew List 19 years old on New Bedford Crew List, ships out on whaling ship Hudson

Pompey Ezekiel 1810 1810 Census p. 170 not id'd, age 22 living@home John Williams, wife, Phebe Williams 14

Pompey Ezekiel 1811-02-07 Frank Dorman married Lydia Carrington ("Corrington")

Pompey Ezekiel 1814ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Maria

Pompey Ezekiel 1820 Frank Dorman, citing Census appears in Census as head of family with 4 other persons in household

Pompey Ezekiel 1820ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son James

Pompey Ezekiel Frank Dorman kids with wife Lydia: Maria B., James W.

Pompey Franklin trader 1839-07-01 Deedbook 39 p. 399 not id'd, buys land in West Monomoy from Coffins, Swains, Martin, Chase

Pompey Franklin mariner 1848-12-29 NVR QQ born: son Benjamin

Pompey FW 1830 1830 Census - black section 18, in household of Edward 28, Catherine 24, Almira 22QQ

Pompey George 1789-12-17 Court 2 weddings married Rebecca Ross or Pross, not id'd

Pompey George laborer 1798-09-06 Deedbook 15 p. __ neither is id'd. Swap land. Summons' was bought from Charles Folger, Pompey's was from father "Pompey Nailor". Both sign with marks, are illiterate. Deal happened Sept. 26, 1796 but not recorded until two years later

Pompey George mariner 1807-05-14 Deedbook 24 p. 222 sells land in West Monomoy #3 to Ichabod Gardner. Pompey is illiterate. Made May 14, 1807, not recorded until July 22, 1817

Pompey George 1810 1810 Census - p. 123 black (no age), head of household with wife Rebecca 62

Pompey George 1811-12-10 Deedbook 22 p. 53 "blackman" sells to town in consideration of money paid by the Overseers of the Poor, land in West Monomoy share #2 he got from his father Pompey now deceased. Neighbors are Jeffrey Summons, Ichabod Gardner, Ephraim Summons, and Monomoy Share #1. GP is illterate and signs with mark, as does wife Rebecca (good dowerage language in this deed too)

Pompey George Frank Dorman married Lydia Howard. Born in Nova Scotia 1803ish

Pompey George (2) 1810 1810 Census p. 146 "blk" age 13 living@home Benjamin Slade 55, wife, son, Chadwick, 2 kids, 2 unid'd adults

Pompey Hannah Negro cemetery daughter George and Lydia Pompey

Pompey Henry 1846ish Frank Dorman born, to James and Susan

Pompey James 1820ish Frank Dorman born, to Eziel and Lydia

Pompey James mariner 1844-10-30 Frank Dorman married Susan Bell on Nantucket

Pompey James 1844-12-08 NVR QQ born: daughter Lydia QQ

Pompey James 1849 Frank Dorman, citing list of people preparing to move to California likely moved to California

Pompey James 1850 Frank Dorman listed in Census with wife and two children

Pompey James mariner Frank Dorman and NVR children with wife Susan: Lydia, Henry A., Robert. Only Lydia and Robert are in NVR

Pompey John 1787ish Frank Dorman born, to Priscilla and William Pompey

Pompey John 1799-06-06 1784-1807 Town Records p. 113 selectmen vote that the Town "will pay the bills that hath come forward from New York against John Hussey Respecting John Pompeys Board and Doctors bill"

Pompey John 1808-08-07 Frank Dorman married Sally Sutton on Nantucket

Pompey John 1808ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Almira

Pompey John 1809ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mercy

Pompey John 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 23, head of household with wife Sally 25, Almira 2, Mercy 0. Spelled "pompy:

Pompey John 1812ish Frank Dorman QQ born: Nancy

Pompey John mariner 1819-03-29 Deedbook 25 p. 193 "mariners people of color" Daniel Gardner and John Pompey buy land from Isaac Coffin in Newtown/Guinea next to a building they already erected

Pompey John trader 1819-03-29 Deedbook 25 p. 194 "Coloured men and traders" Daniel Gardner and John Pompey sell Isiah NIcholson and Davis Gorham land in "New Town or New Guinea" that they had bought from Coffin. Also sell dwelling house JP lives in and adjoining land JP had bought of William Hammet and recorded by county. Dan's wife Olive signs but no wife of JP (good example of dowerage language in deed)

Pompey John 1819ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son John

Pompey John 1821-03-03 Deedbook 29 p. 317 Quitclaims to Gorhams the shop and storehouse near Michael Douglas' house in Newtown, and they can remove the building to their own use. Made March 3, 1821, but not recorded until Sept. 9, 1827

Pompey John 1823-02-22 Deedbook land from Abs Boston to John Pompey mentioned in Daniel Gardner deed QQ

Pompey John 1823-03-10 Deedbook 27 p. 303 not id'd. Sells to trading house of Humphrey and Barr the dwelling house in which he lives and its land that he bought from Joshua Coffin, and also "my Dancing Hall and Dwelling House Adjoining" he'd bought from Isaac Coffin. Deed says it was made on May 10, 1823 but it was recorded as MARCH 10, 1823, and that may be why a quitclaim was later needed, see Nov. 12, 1823

Pompey John laborer 1823-11-06 Deedbook 27 p. 416 "Coloured man" gets from Nathaniel Breed a quitclaim to dwelling house and land which JP had previously sold to Augustus Huimphrey and Charles Wass. Made May 10, 1823 but not recorded until Nov. 6, 1823

Pompey John trader 1823-11-12 Deedbook 27 p. 417 not id'd. Mortgages his dwellinghouse and land in Newtown and also his dance hall and dwelling house situated adjoining. Formerly was Humphreys land (see deed May 10, 1823) and then deeded to Nathaniel Breed (August 6, 1823) and quitclaimed to Pompey (Nov. 7 1823)

Pompey John trader 1824-05-04 Deedbook 28 p. 7-8 not id'd. Mortgages dwelling house and land in Newtown to William Coffin, "Also a Dancing Hall and a dwelling house adjoining" which he had "heretofor mortgaged to William Gardner, Samuel Tuck and John R. Mitchel" by deed dated Nov. 12, 1823. Pompey is illiterate. Discharge not noted in margin

Pompey John trader 1824-05-08 Deedbook 28 p. 14 not id'd. Mortgages dwelling house in which he lives and land land in New Guinea "also all the land tenements I own on the Island" to Robert Parker. Illiterate, signs with mark. No record of discharge

Pompey John 1825-09-04 Probate 7 p. 31, 263 Estate petitions for costs of administration and also notes revenues from sale of estate plus rent received from Edward Pompey. Later (p.263) John and Davis Gorham protest any assignment dowarable to his widow bdcase it was "sold by said Pompey and by his consent removed to land belonging to us long before his decease" and says it's recorded in county records. Also notes John wasn't seized or possessd of that property

Pompey John 1848-07-05 Probate 17 p. 354 Now in Mashpee, son of John Pompey. His uncle Edward Pompeyleaves him all his real estate QQ

Pompey John Negro cemetery

Pompey John Frank Dorman children with wife Sally: Almira, Mercy, Nancy, John

Pompey John (2) 1819ish Frank Dorman born, to John and Sally

Pompey John (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, in household of Sally Pompey 47 with Eliza Johnson 27 QQ

Pompey Lydia 1811-02-07 q Frank Dorman nee Carrington, married Ezekiel Pompey QQ

Pompey Lydia 1820ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son James

Pompey Lydia 1821-07-06 Deedbook 26 p. 399 not id'd. Heirs of "Godfrey Curranton" (Betsey Guthridge, Isaac Barlow, Annis Barlow, Lydia Pompey, Lurana Penraus - all illliterate except Annis and Lydia) sell to Francis Barnard land in "New Guinea" which Godfrey Curranton had bought from George Freeborn Sept. 24, 1799 and is recorded at Deedbook 17 p. 544 QQ

Pompey Lydia 1826-10-19 q Frank Dorman marries John Green (was nee Corrington) QQ

Pompey Lydia 1844-12-08 NVR born, to James and Susan

Pompey Lydia Frank Dorman kids with husband Ezekiel: Maria B., James W.

Pompey Lydia Negro cemetery buried as Lydia Green

Pompey Lydia 1814ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Maria

Pompey Lydia (2) 1837-04-30 q Frank Dorman married Benajah Boston, her 2nd husband. Nee howard, widow of George Pompey QQ

Pompey Lydia (3) 1844-12-08 Frank Dorman born, to James and Susan

Pompey Maria 1814ish Frank Dorman born, to Ezekiel and Lydia

Pompey Maria 1837-05-24 Frank Dorman married Cyrus Cooper

Pompey Maria 1837-05-24 q Frank Dorman nee Pompey, married Cyrus Cooper QQ

Pompey Maria Negro cemetery buried as Marie Cooper

Pompey Mercy 1810 Frank Dorman born, to John and Sally

Pompey Mercy 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 0, in household of John "Pompy" 23 with Sally 25, Almira 2 QQ

Pompey Mercy 1830-06-02 q NVR Mercy Pompey marries Isaac Freeman ("coloured") QQ

Pompey Mercy 1830ish q Frank Dorman married Isaac Freeman 1st (2nd husband ___ Colville) or else ____ Brooks [both are listed in listed in Frank Dorman's list, but he also lists Nancy Pompey as marrying ___ Brooks] QQ

Pompey Nancy 1812ish Frank Dorman born, to John and Sally

Pompey Nancy 1830 1830 Census - black section 18, lives in household @ Peter Parker "A" though it says he's @ Robert Parker's 21

Pompey Nancy Frank Dorman married ____ Brooks

Pompey Phebe 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Pompey Priscilla 1785-08-28 q NVR nee Boston, married on Nantucket to 1st husband William Pompey. 2nd John Williams, 3rd Andrew Paul. Possible kids: Ezekiel Pompey, John Pompey. Also the mother of Phebe Williams QQ

Pompey Priscilla 1786ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Ezekiel QQ

Pompey Priscilla 1787ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son John

Pompey Priscilla 1793-10-26 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married 1st William Pompey. On this date she married her 2nd John Williams, 3rd Andrew Paul QQ

Pompey Priscilla Frank Dorman possible kids: Ezekiel and John Pompey. Also mother of Phebe Williams

Pompey Rebecca 1789-12-17 q Court 2 weddings Rebecca Ross or Pross married George Pompey, not id'd QQ

Pompey Rebecca 1810 1810 Census - p. 123 62, in household of George "Pompy" QQ

Pompey Rebecca 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records receives town aid $58.38

Pompey Robert 1848-07-31 NVR born, to James and Susan

Pompey Sally 1808-08-07 q Frank Dorman nee Sutton, married John Pompey QQ

Pompey Sally 1808ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Almira

Pompey Sally 1809ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Mercy

Pompey Sally 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 25, in household of John "Pompy" 23 with Almira 2, Mercy 0 QQ

Pompey Sally 1812ish Frank Dorman QQ born: Nancy

Pompey Sally 1819ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son John

Pompey Sally 1830 1830 Census - black section 47, widow, head of household with John 11 and Eliza Johnson 27

Pompey Sally Frank Dorman children with husband John: Almira, Mercy, Nancy, John

Pompey Sampson 1830 1830 Census - black section (no age) in household of Stephen 34 & wife Trolona 31, Caroline 4 QQ

Pompey Sampson Negro cemetery

Pompey Sarah 1849-05-03 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Pompey Shirley 1851-04-07 NHA 84 folder 29 excommunicated from Pleasant Street Baptist Church

Pompey Stephen 1810 1810 Census p. 150 "blk" age 15 living@home Benjamin Swain 56, wife, 3 kids, William Harris (son of Lydia)

Pompey Stephen 1829-05-29 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 witnesses John Gorden's will QQ

Pompey Stephen 1829-07-30 Deedbook 30 p. 210 "man of color" buys land from Bunkers, Swains, Folgers, Worth, Husseys, Brayton, in Newtown. Neighbor is Samuel Harris

Pompey Stephen 1830 1830 Census - black section 34, head of household with Trolona 31, Caroline 4, Sampson (no age)

Pompey Stephen 1840-06-09 Islander June 9, 1840 Stephen and Edward Pompey publish a notice re. Eliz. Williams will QQ

Pompey Stephen 1848-07-05 Probate 17 p. 354 gets $1 in will of brother Edward Pompey QQ

Pompey Susan 1844-10-30 q Frank Dorman nee Bell, married James W. Pompey QQ

Pompey Susan 1844-12-08 NVR QQ born: daughter Lydia QQ

Pompey Susan Frank Dorman children with husband James: Lydia, Henry A., Robert

Pompey Susan (2) Negro cemetery wife of Sampson Pompey

Pompey Trolona 1830 1830 Census - black section 31, household of husband Stephen 34, caroline 4, Sampson (no age) QQ

Pompey Trolona 1872-05-26 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Pompey William 1785-08-28 NVR married Priscilla Boston on Nantucket

Pompey William 1786ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Ezekiel QQ

Pompey William 1787ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son John

Pompey William 1789-08-20 Frank Dorman citing deedbook __ p. 90-91 buys land in West Monomoy Shares from Elihu and Eliphalet Gardner.

Pompey William 1792-01-05 Deedbook 12 p. 294 "Mollatto". George Freeborn received judgement against William Pompey and executes it with this warrant. "We command you to take the body of said William Pompey and him commit to our Goal...and detain in your custody in our Goal until he pay the full sum" and seize his goods. Pompey has a dwelling house and 9 rods of land, enough to satisfy, so that is seized and given to George Freeborn.

Pompey William 1810 1810 Census "blk", 20 years, living@home of Jonathan Macy, Rose his wife, 5 kids, Edward Pompey "blk" and Polly Allen

Pompey William mariner 1811-03 Court 4 Need to look this up. Assault case black vs black. Crim? Civ? who else implicated? qq

Pompey William kids: Ezekiel and John

Porte Christina 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Porte Christina 1856-10-31 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Porte Christina 1895-02-04 Negro cemetery in colored cemetery, widow of William Porte. Age 75 years, 3 months, 25 days

Porte Christine 1935 Negro cemetery wife of William Porte, born 1882

Porte Ellen 1912 Negro cemetery buried in Porte area

Porte Emma 1949 Negro cemetery buried in Porte area, born 1856

Porte Ida 1961 Negro cemetery buried in Porte area, born 1863

Porte William 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Porte William 1852-02-16 NHA 84 folder 29 Annual report, "Interesting remarks" made regarding history of the church for the last four years. James Crawforred reappointed at $275/year salary. Officers: Robert Cooper, Clerk; Wm. Harris, Deacon; Wm. Porte Assistant Clerk QQ

Porte William 1866-07-05 Negro cemetery Age 53, buried in Porte area

Porte William (2) 1877-09-07 Negro cemetery Age 23 years, 6 months

Potter Cloe 1810 1810 Census p. 20 "blk", age 18 living@home Robert Brayton, 5 kids, 4 adult men (Gardner, Henry, Brayton)

Prince Oliver 1795 will, names Tobias Simmons as executor (listed as Tobias Simons)

Quanoil Ann 1830 1830 Census - black section 26, lives in household with Joseph 30, James 8, Charles 6 QQ

Quanoil Charles 1830 1830 Census - black section 6, lives in household with Joseph 30, Ann 26, James 8 QQ

Quanoil James 1830 1830 Census - black section 8, lives in household with Joseph 30, Ann 26, Charles 6 QQ

Quanoil Joseph 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, head of household with Ann 26, James 8, Charles 6 QQ

Quary Abraham 1830 1830 Census - black section 58 "an Indian", lives alone

Quary Abraham 1851-11-25 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died ("An Indian")

Quinn Frederick 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, "A" ( alien?) lives alone "Federick Quoin"

Quinn Frederick 1832-06-04 Deedbook 32 p. 189 not id'd, buys land in Newtown from Samuel Jenks

Quinn Frederick 1832-06-18 Deedbook 32 p. 169 "colored man" buys land in West Monomoy from Robert Parker

Quinn Frederick 1832-06-26 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Priscilla Thompson nee Boston (2nd husband)

Quinn Frederick trader 1832-11-19 Deedbook 32 p. 490 not id'd, buys land in Newtown from Matthew Barney

Quinn Frederick merchant 1832-12-15 Deedbook 32 p. 389 not id'd, buys land in Newtown from Matthew Barney

Quinn Frederick trader 1833-10 Deedbook 33 p. 215 not id'd. Frederick "Quoin". Ira Beckford executes judgement and has warrant for property and person (Oct. 15, 1833, p. 215). So does John Macy (Oct 10, 1833, p. 183). So does Winslow Whitmore (Oct. 15, 1833, p. 213). So does Abigal Stebbing (Oct 10, 1833, p. 200).

Quinn Frederick ? 1834-07-01 Deedbook 33 p. 501 not id'd, Henry Pinkham and Frederick Coleman quitclaim land in Guinea

Quinn Frederick mariner 1834-07-21 Deedbook 33 p. 563 not id'd, mortgages land in "Guinea" to Barzallai Bartlett, discharged Jan 20, 1838

Quinn Frederick 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 406 [sells land to Mahala Collins - did not have time to investigate]

Quinn Frederick 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 138 [buys land from Mahala Collins - did not have time to investigate] "Quoin"

Quinn Frederick 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 149 Frederick "Quoin" [buys land from Rhoda Boston, Benajah Boston, Mahala Collins - did not have time to investigate]

Quinn Frederick 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 149 [buys land from Benajah Boston - did not have time to investigate]

Quinn Frederick 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 191 [sells land to Barz. Burdette - did not have time to investigate]

Quinn Frederick mariner 1838-09-01 Deedbook 39 p. 139 not id'd, "Quoin" power of attorney to sell property, collect rents, given to William Boston. Notes he has land under mortgage to Barz. Burdett in Newtown

Quinn Frederick mariner 1839-03-08 Deedbook 39 p. 140 not id'd, sells land in Newtown to Henry Wilson

Quinn Frederick 1842-04-09 Frank Dorman, citing Probate p. 48, 101-2, 217-8, 330-1 intestate estate is probated. Obed Barney is administrator. Estate was insolvent and Barney receives court permission to sell all property to satisfy debtors

Quinn Priscilla 1832-06-26 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married John Thompson 1st and then Frederick quinn 2nd QQ

Quinn Priscilla 1834-12-14 Frank Dorman died of consumption

Ray Annis 1849-07-15 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church ("Rhoday" Boston)

Read Cornelia 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Record John 1818-10-13 NVR citing So cong. Church marries Lucy Ann Freeman

Record Lucy 1818-10-13 q NVR citing So Cong. Church "black," Lucy Ann Freeman marries John B. Record QQ

Reed Cornelia 1857ish Grace Brown Gardner scrapbook arrives on Nantucket ("Cornelia Read"), recently purchased from a Southern Master. Her arrival is announced by James Crawford

Reed Hiram Negro cemetery col. in 5th mass cavalry

Rinks William 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, lives alone

Roach Emma 1883-09-05 q Frank Dorman married Edgar Wilkes in Cambridge MA QQ

Roberts Antone 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, @ household of Manuel 22 and Joseph 20, all have "A" next to name (alien?)

Roberts Benjamin 1793-06-23 NVR not id'd married Jane Boston

Roberts Benjamin 1796 Frank Dorman appears on list of Nantucket assessments

Roberts Benjamin 1800 Frank Dorman, citing Census head of household of seven people on Nantucket

Roberts Jane 1793-06-23 q NVR nee Boston, married Benjamin Roberts QQ

Roberts Joseph 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, @household of Manuel 22 and Antone 25, all have "A" next to name (alien?)

Roberts Manuel 1830 1830 Census - black section 22, head of household with Joseph 20 and Antone 25, all have "A" next to name (alien??)

Robinson Cecilia 1860-09-01 1858-1864 Probate p. 147 blacks as witnesses in wills

Robinson Cecilia 1860-09-07 Negro cemetery widow of John Robinson, age 71

Robinson Clarissa 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, in household with husband William 31QQ

Robinson Clarissa 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 mentioned in will of aunt Lettice "Summons" QQ

Robinson Clarissa 1832-02-02 Probate 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 mentioned in Jeffrey Summons' will, also petitions not to have to execute it. QQ

Robinson Clarissa 1833-03-23 Deedbook 32 p. 545-6 not id'd. Heirs of late Jeffrey Summons settle with widow Martha Summons re her maintenance and arrearages in her support. She requires the consent of the Guardian of Mashpee tribe of Indians, and receives it (they sign, and there's reimbursements submitted for a trip to Sandwich). Note: Martha is no longer illiterate, signs the document. Done Sept. 12, 1832, recorded March 23, 1833 QQ

Robinson George 1833-03-23 Deedbook 32 p. 545-6 not id'd. Heirs of late Jeffrey Summons settle with widow Martha Summons re her maintenance and arrearages in her support. She requires the consent of the Guardian of Mashpee tribe of Indians, and receives it (they sign, and there's reimbursements submitted for a trip to Sandwich). Note: Martha is no longer illiterate, signs the document. Done Sept. 12, 1832, recorded March 23, 1833 QQ

Robinson James 1841-04-10 Islander, April 10, 1841 letter holding at post office

Robinson James Court 7 p. 528 not id'd, v. NP Castland (Court of Common Pleas?)

Robinson Jane 1830 1830 Census - black section 30,@ "at W. Barretts"

Robinson John 1840-03-02 Negro cemetery age 53

Robinson Julia Negro cemetery daughter of John Robinson but widow of Joseph Lewis

Robinson William 1830 1830 Census - black section 31, head of household with Clarissa 35

Robinson William 1832-02-02 Probate 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 mentioned in Jeffrey Summons' will, also petitions not to have to execute it. QQ

Robinson William 1833-03-23 Deedbook 32 p. 545-6 not id'd. Heirs of late Jeffrey Summons settle with widow Martha Summons re her maintenance and arrearages in her support. She requires the consent of the Guardian of Mashpee tribe of Indians, and receives it (they sign, and there's reimbursements submitted for a trip to Sandwich). Note: Martha is no longer illiterate, signs the document. However, William Robinson is illiterate. Done Sept. 12, 1832, recorded March 23, 1833 QQ

Robinson William 1862-08-25 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Ross Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 13, in household of James 50 & wife Mary 44, Maria 15, Elizabeth 13, Sarah 11, Eunice 7 QQ

Ross Eunice 1830 1830 Census - black section 7, in household of James 50 & wife Mary 44, Maria 15, Elizabeth 13, Sarah 11, Eunice 7 QQ

Ross Eunice Negro cemetery

Ross James 1830 1830 Census - black section 50, head of household with wife Mary 44, James 22, Maria 15, Elizabeth 13, Sarah 11, Eunice 7

Ross James 1831 Deedbook 31 p. 424 [buys land from Edward Pompey - did not have time to investigate] QQ

Ross James mariner 1831-09-16 Deedbook 31 p. 424 not id'd. Buys land in Newtown from Edward Pompey QQ

Ross James mariner 1832-07-11 Deedbook 32 p. 183 not id'd. sells to Bristol Wright, Arthur Cooper, John Cooper "as Agents for the persons who will be hereafter mentioned." They are "to hold in charge for the persons of color who intend building an African Methodist Episcopal Church" a piece of land in Newtown he bought from Edward Pompey. Neighbors are Edward Pompey, Samuel Harris, highway. 12 rods of land, no house mentioned. James and Sally Ross both leave marks. Witnesses include the mark of Bristol Wright

Ross James 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized. Elected Treasurer July 24, 1949 QQ

Ross James 1871-12-31 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Ross Maria 1812-06-01 NVR citing 1st Meth Episc. Church "coloured", born, daughter of James and Mary ("Martha Ross"

Ross Maria 1830 1830 Census - black section 15, in household of James 50 & wife Mary 44, Maria 15, Elizabeth 13, Sarah 11, Eunice 7 QQ

Ross Mary 1830 1830 Census - black section 44, in household of husband James 50, James 22, Maria 15, Elizabeth 13, Sarah 11, Eunice 7 QQ

Ross Mary 1855-11-13 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Ross Rebecca 1789-12-17 q Court 2 weddings Rebecca Ross or Pross married George Pompey, not id'd QQ

Ross Sally 1830 1830 Census - black section 28 "Sally Brown" who is describedf as "wdiow James Ross" in household alone

Ross Sarah 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, in household of James 50 & wife Mary 44, Maria 15, Elizabeth 13, Sarah 11, Eunice 7 QQ

Ross Sarah 1874-05-25 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: not enumerated in Census but noted she died at age 65

Ross Sarah Negro cemetery

Ross Saray 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Russel Amelia 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Sampson Uriah 1785-09 Court 1 p. 346 "a Molatto", Pompey Nailor "free negro" vs him. Plea of case for 37-02-6 -- no details. Def default, $ damages. CCP. QQ

Sanford Allick 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 2, in household of John Sanford 28, Nancy 23, Phillis Hero (no age), Allick Sanford 2, Sally Hero 6 QQ

Sanford John 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 28, head of household with wife Nancy 23, Phillis Hero blank, Allick Sanford 2, Sally Hero 6

Sanford Nancy 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 23, in household of John Sanford 28, Nancy 23, Phillis Hero (no age), Allick Sanford 2, Sally Hero 6 QQ

Seals Sarah 1862-10-30 Frank Dorman married Oliver C. Boston in New Bedford. Is the daughter of Spencer and Marion Seals of Alexandria VA

Sharp Mary 1810 1810 Census p. 133 "blk" age 17 living@home William Riddle, wife 8 kids

Sharper Flora Frank Dorman not id'd, married Maltiah Simmons

Short Phebe 1858-03-01 Negro cemetery age 60

Shorter William 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized. Elected Clerk July 24, 1848 QQ

Sickles James 1830 1830 Census - black section 50, head of household with Lucy his wife 45

Sickles Lucy 1830 1830 Census - black section 45, with husband James 50 QQ

Simmons Alice 1818 q Frank Dorman not id'd, nee Gutridge, married Ezra Simmons QQ

Simmons Benjamin 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 9, in household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85 QQ

Simmons Cesar 1789-08-09 Court 2 weddings married Mary "Botson" on Nantucket, not id'd (listed as Summons)

Simmons Cesar 1790ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Lettice

Simmons Cesar 1792ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Maltiah

Simmons Cesar 1800 Frank Dorman, citing Census head of household with two others

Simmons Cesar 1809-02-02 Probate 6 p. 200 Dead by then "Black Girl","Lettice Summons" daughter of "Sesur Summons" "a blackman late of Nantucket deceased", a minor under 14 years old. Guardianship to Charles Folger. Q

Simmons Cesar 1831ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Ezra

Simmons Cesar Frank Dorman Mary and Cesar have possible children: Lettice, Maltiah, Ezra, Jane, Emanuel

Simmons Clarissa 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 7, in household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85. Listed as "Clara" QQ

Simmons Clarissa 1832-02-02 Deedbook 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 Jeffrey "Summons" will: Executors: Paul Gardner & Seth Swift. Executors are to hold his land and property in trust for his wife Martha during her lifetime. Executors are to manage the estate, collect rents, etc. Any surplus beyond what Martha needs is to be divided 2/3 to son George Watson Summons and 1/3 to Clarissa Summons. Once wife dies, executors are to give $50 to his grandson Jeremiah (son of his dead son Ezra) once Jeremiah reaches 21, and split the rest among the two kids (2/3 to Geo. and 1/3 to Clarissa) to be given to them free and clear. Illiterate - signs with a mark. Witnesses: Walter Folger, Elihu Swain, Edward Folger, Stephen Macy QQ

Simmons Cloe 1830 1830 Census - black section 5, in household of Jeffrey Summons 74, Watson 24, Jared 11 (listed as Summons). QQ

Simmons Elizabeth 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church (Elizabeth "Simonds") QQ

Simmons Emmanuel 1830 Frank Dorman married Rosanna Francis

Simmons Emmanuel Frank Dorman child of Mary and Cesar

Simmons Ephraim 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 37, head of household with wife Gracy 30, Rebecca 12, George 8, Susan 5, Jenny Simmons 50 (listed as Simon)

Simmons Ezra 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 14, in household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85 QQ

Simmons Ezra 1818 Frank Dorman married Alice Gutridge

Simmons Ezra 1832-02-02 Deedbook 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 Jeffrey "Summons" will: Executors: Paul Gardner & Seth Swift. Executors are to hold his land and property in trust for his wife Martha during her lifetime. Executors are to manage the estate, collect rents, etc. Any surplus beyond what Martha needs is to be divided 2/3 to son George Watson Summons and 1/3 to Clarissa Summons. Once wife dies, executors are to give $50 to his grandson Jeremiah (son of his dead son Ezra) once Jeremiah reaches 21, and split the rest among the two kids (2/3 to Geo. and 1/3 to Clarissa) to be given to them free and clear. Illiterate - signs with a mark. Witnesses: Walter Folger, Elihu Swain, Edward Folger, Stephen Macy QQ

Simmons Ezra 1832-02-02 Probate 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 mentioned as already deceased, in dad Jeffrey's will QQ

Simmons Flora Frank Dorman nee Sharper, married Maltiah Simmons

Simmons Floro 1813-11-23 NVR "Floro Summons", marries Henry Beers

Simmons George 1810 1810 Census p. 145 "blk" age 8 living@home Wyer Swain, wife, 4 kids

Simmons George 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 8, in household of Ephraim Simons 37 and Gracy 30, Rebecca 12, George 8, Susan 5, Jenny Simmons 50 (listed as Simons) QQ See also listing of one same age at home of Wyer Swain

Simmons George 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 4, in household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85 QQ

Simmons George 1830 1830 Census - black section 24, in household of Jeffrey Summons 74, Jared 11, Cloe 5 (listed as Summons) QQ. He's listed as "Watson"

Simmons George 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 "George Watson Summons" mentioned in will of aunt Lettice Summons QQ

Simmons George 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Simmons George 1832-02-02 Deedbook 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 Jeffrey "Summons" will: Executors: Paul Gardner & Seth Swift. Executors are to hold his land and property in trust for his wife Martha during her lifetime. Executors are to manage the estate, collect rents, etc. Any surplus beyond what Martha needs is to be divided 2/3 to son George Watson Summons and 1/3 to Clarissa Summons. Once wife dies, executors are to give $50 to his grandson Jeremiah (son of his dead son Ezra) once Jeremiah reaches 21, and split the rest among the two kids (2/3 to Geo. and 1/3 to Clarissa) to be given to them free and clear. Illiterate - signs with a mark. Witnesses: Walter Folger, Elihu Swain, Edward Folger, Stephen Macy QQ

Simmons George 1832-02-02 Probate 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 inherits from father Jeffrey's will QQ

Simmons George 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 540 [sells land to George Myrick - did not have time investigate]

Simmons George 1836 Deedbook 36, p. 321 [sells land to Reuben Meader- did not have time to investigate]

Simmons George 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 212 [sells land to Charles Prendexter - did not have time to investigate]

Simmons George 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 212 [sells land to David Thairn - did not have time to investigate]

Simmons George 1836 Deedbook 36 p. 213 [sells land to David Thairn - did not have time to investigate]

Simmons George laborer 1836-02-04 Probate 14 p. 277, 508, 615, 619 and Probate 15 p. 109, 121, 328, 322 "Negro", intestate, "Summons." Personal estate is beds, clothes, trunks, 2 watches, 2 silver spoons. Real estate is a "lot of land in Newtown, part of the homestead of Jeffrey Summons 110 rods," as well as house, barn, and 70 rods of land. Administrators ask to sell land, given permission to do so. Estate finally settled June 7, 1838. Debts were owed to many whites as well as Edward Pompey; rents were due from James Denison. Land was sold

Simmons Gracy 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 30 in household of Ephraim Simons 37 and Gracy 30, Rebecca 12, George 8, Susan 5, Jenny Simmons 50 (listed as Simons) QQ

Simmons Hannah 1830 1830 Census - black section 10, @"at Paul Macy's"

Simmons Isaac 1817-05-20 NHA 335 folder 994 Isaac "Summons" signs (no mark) shipping papers to be Seaman to Cape Horn

Simmons Jane 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet in household of William Simmons (no ages) ("Janney" his wife) QQ

Simmons Jane 1816-09 q Frank Dorman married Richard Gold (aka Gould, Golden) QQ

Simmons Jane Frank Dorman child of Mary and Cesar

Simmons Jared 1830 1830 Census - black section 11, in household of Jeffrey Summons 74, Watson 24, Cloe 5 (listed as Summons) QQ

Simmons Jared 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 "Jared Summons" nephew of her brother Ezra is mentioned in will of "Lettice Summons" QQ

Simmons Jared 1831-05-35 Court 7 p. 150 not id'd, Cmlth v. him, case summarily dispatched (listed as Summons)

Simmons Jared 1832-02-02 Deedbook 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 Called Jeremiah in Jeffrey "Summons" will, where he's identified as the son of Jeffrey's late son Ezra. QQ

Simmons Jeffrey laborer 1798-09-06 Deedbook 15 p. ___ neither is id'd. Swap land. "Jeffrey Summons" land was bought from Charles Folger, Pompey's was from father "Pompey Nailor". Both sign with marks, are illiterate. Deal happened Sept. 26, 1796 but not recorded until two years later. QQ

Simmons Jeffrey yeoman 1799-08-10 Deebook 16 p. 55 not id'd. Coffins, Rays, Macys, Clasbys sell him "all our severall Rights and Interests that we have in the second share of that division of land...commonly calld and known by the name of the West Monomoy Shares." Neighbors are other shares. 52 square rods

Simmons Jeffrey 1799-10 Town Records, Oct. Term 1799 not id'd, taxed for dog. On that same day a lot of people (some black, none id'd) complain of same thing (listed as "Jeff Summons") QQ

Simmons Jeffrey laborer 1803-09-09 Deedbook 17 p. 301 not id'd. Buys land from Barkers in West Monomoy share #2 or #3. Was gift from father Josiah Barker who got it from Paddacks. neighbor: Mary Butler. 27.5 rods of land "Jeffrey Summons". Eliza Barker who signs (dower rights) is illiterate

Simmons Jeffrey 1804-03 Court 3 p. 61 "Black Man". Daniel Barney v. him. Plea of case for $4.89 for "sundry goods sold and delivered. JS "appeared in the person of his attorney" to deny. Jury trial, guilty (listed as "Jeff Summons"). Court of Common Pleas

Simmons Jeffrey 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 54, head of household with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85

Simmons Jeffrey 1825-03-26 Deedbook 28 p. 207 "coloured man" "Jeffrey Summons" sells for $10.50 to "Trustees of the School Fund for the Coloured People" land in Newtown on Pleasant Street in West Monomoy Shares, near John and Davis Gorham, Mary Douglas, and heirs of Freeborn Boston, "provided they shall erect and build a schoolhouse and keep the same when finished in good and ample repair." Conveys to them "so long as they shall keep a school house standing on the said land which is to be kept in good repair and a school to be kept in it forever, the above mentioned piece of land being placed so low a price in former deed was to save the expense of another deed, and I hereby sell and convey the same with all the privileges...to the same...and the said house is by this present convey and confirmed to the society occupying the same under the name of a Baptist Society." Jeffrey and wife are illiterate. Made March 6, 1825, recorded March 26, 1825

Simmons Jeffrey laborer 1826-01?? Deedbook 28 p. 438 "Jeffrey Summons" "coloured man" sells to Peter Boston, Michael DeLuce, Absalom Boston, Charles Godfrey (none id'd) the "trustees of the African Baptist Society" a certain tract of land in Newtown on Pleasant Street. Neighbors are John and Davis Gorham, Mary Douglas and heirs of Freeborn. No use specified. Jeffrey and Martha sign with marks

Simmons Jeffrey yeoman 1827-04-26 Deedbook 29 p. 230 "coloured" "Jeffrey Summons" sells dwelling house in Newtown to Bristol Wright "couloured man", "standing in one of the West Monomoy Shares." Neighbors: self, Amboy and Love Howland, Gorhams

Simmons Jeffrey 1830 1830 Census - black section 74, head of household with Watson 24, Jared 11, Cloe 5 (listed as Summons)

Simmons Jeffrey 1831-09-17 Inquirer September 17, 1831 "On the death of John Gorden, seeing that the house in which he died was inconvenient to accomodate the funeral, I thought it would be best to remove him to the African School house and Meeting house, the widow coinciding in my views, I made application unto two of the pretended Trustees, who now have the school house in their possession. I gave notice that the corpse would be removed, and the funeral services performed in said house, making the necessary arrangements therefor; but to my consternation, several hours afterwards, one of them called on the widow of the deceased, and asked her if it was John';s request to be carried into the school-house, or the request of his friend? Being answered that it was her request, he in virtue said that the corpse should nto go into the house. So in this crisis, we were obliged to let the corpse remain and perform the service with one part of the people in the house and the other out of doors. Without comment on the subject, I am respectfully yours, &c" Signed Jeffrey Summons

Simmons Jeffrey 1831-10-16 Probate 13 p. 221-2, 284, 319, 331-333, 354, 379 executes John Gorden's will QQ

Simmons Jeffrey laborer 1832-02-02 Probate 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 "Summons". Recently deceased, a will is introduced and an order to notify folks in it. Executors: Paul Gardner & Seth Swift. Executors are to hold his land and property in trust for his wife Martha during her lifetime. Executors are to manage the estate, collect rents, etc. Any surplus beyond what Martha needs is to be divided 2/3 to son George Watson Summons and 1/3 to Clarissa Summons. Once wife dies, executors are to give $50 to his grandson Jeremiah (son of his dead son Ezra) once Jeremiah reaches 21, and split the rest among the two kids (2/3 to Geo. and 1/3 to Clarissa) to be given to them free and clear. Illiterate - signs with a mark. Witnesses and executors not of note. Date of will is not clear in my xerox, date of presentation to probate is Feb. 2, 1832. Will identifies him as "black man". Subsequent inventory has a dwelling house and homestead, a great deal of furniture, lots of clothes, and notes receivable from Seth Mitchell, "Gardner & Swift", William Robinson (several). The estate is not enough to support the widow without sale of some items, and permission is granted to sell. Note: William Robinson and "Claray" Robinson had asked not to have to execute the will and instead asked for George Myrick to do it.

Simmons Jeffrey 1838? Deedbook 38 p. 217 plot of land is listed in deedbook index, but all that shows up is an unidentified plat rendering of several blocks of land

Simmons Jenny 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 50, in household of Ephraim Simons 37 and Gracy 30, Rebecca 12, George 8, Susan 5, Jenny Simmons 50 QQ

Simmons Jeremiah 1832-02-02 Probate 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 inherits in grandfather Jeffrey's will, mentions his dad Ezra is already dead QQ

Simmons Lettice 1767 backed up from census born,

Simmons Lettice 1810 1810 Census p. 118 "blk" age 43 living@home Obed Mitchell, wife, 6 kids, 1 each Fuller, Butts, Hendricks, Gardner (listed as Summon)

Simmons Lettice 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 not id'd. "Lettice Summons" makes a will . Lives in Duchess County NY now but was "late of Nantucket". Brother Jeffrey gets $200, nephew George Watson Summons gets $20, her gold watch, bed and bedding, her trunk that has his name on it, and its contents. Niece Clarissa Robinson gets $20. George and Charlotte Gorden (children of neice Lettice Gorden deceased) get $20 each and George gets a trunk with his name on it and its contents. Jared Summons, son of deceased brother Ezra Summons, gets $20. Children of Thomas Mitchell of Nantucket deceased get $30 divided among them, son of Obed Mithcell (Henry Marriott) gets $10 and the kids of Daniel Thornton in Stanford Dutchess County NY get $20 to be divided between them, Mary Ann and Moses Dame of NY and Philadelphia get $5 each. Henah Aagadorn gets $5, Belinda Lahtman (sp?) gets $20. Compensation for expenses of her sickness go to Daniel Thornton. Executors: Samuel Mitchell, James Mitchell, Daniel Thornton. All disbursals are to be mde within 6 months except the minors who will be paid when they "come of lawful age". Witnessed by Asa, Paul and Smith Upton all of Stanford. Written in June 15, 1830 when she was of "sound mind but weak body", it is presented for probate on Jan 6, 1831

Simmons Lettice (2) 1809-02-02 Probate 6 p. 200 "Black Girl","Lettice Summons" daughter of "Sesur Summons" "a blackman late of Nantucket deceased", a minor under 14 years old. Guardianship to Charles Folger

Simmons Lettice (2) 1830-06-15 Probate 13 p. 131, 168, 169, 170, 171 mentioned in Lettice Simmons' will as already dead by then, will leaves money to this Lettice's surviving children George and Charlotte. Lettice Simmons is called "Lettice Gorden" QQ

Simmons Lettice (2) 1811-03-21 q Frank Dorman married John Gorden QQ

Simmons Lucy 1766-01-16 q Frank Dorman nee Atkins, married Tobias "Summons" QQ

Simmons Lucy Frank Dorman probably child with husband Tobias: Cesar

Simmons Malthia 1792 Frank Dorman born, child of Mary and Cesar Simmons

Simmons Malthia 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 19, in household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85 QQ See also listing of one at home of Uriah Swain

Simmons Malthia 1810 1810 Census p. 153 "blk" age 17 living@home Uriah Swain 56, wife, 4 kids, 1 black, Sukey Coleman ("Matlick Simmons")

Simmons Manuel 1830-07-07 NHA 37 folder 118 Absalom and Charles Boston sign as sureties for Manual (also later called Emmanual) Simons. Trial to be held in dwelling house of Judge John Conway, plea of case. All sign QQ

Simmons Manuel mariner 1831-06-23 Deedbook 31 p. 360 "colored man" buys land from Nabby Bailey in Newtown

Simmons Manuel ? 1831-11-01 Deedbook 32 p. 382 not id'd, Quitclaim for land in New Guinea

Simmons Martha 1832-02-02 Deedbook 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 Jeffrey "Summons" will: Executors: Paul Gardner & Seth Swift. Executors are to hold his land and property in trust for his wife Martha during her lifetime. Executors are to manage the estate, collect rents, etc. Any surplus beyond what Martha needs is to be divided 2/3 to son George Watson Summons and 1/3 to Clarissa Summons. Once wife dies, executors are to give $50 to his grandson Jeremiah (son of his dead son Ezra) once Jeremiah reaches 21, and split the rest among the two kids (2/3 to Geo. and 1/3 to Clarissa) to be given to them free and clear. Illiterate - signs with a mark. Witnesses: Walter Folger, Elihu Swain, Edward Folger, Stephen Macy QQ

Simmons Martha 1832-02-02 Probate 13 p. 270-4, 27, 298- 373, 435 inherits from husband Jeffrey's will QQ

Simmons Martha 1833-03-23 Deedbook 32 p. 545-6 not id'd. Heirs of late Jeffrey Summons settle with widow Martha Summons re her maintenance and arrearages in her support. She requires the consent of the Guardian of Mashpee tribe of Indians, and receives it (they sign, and there's reimbursements submitted for a trip to Sandwich). Note: Martha is no longer illiterate, signs the document. Done Sept. 12, 1832, recorded March 23, 1833

Simmons Mary 1789-08-09 q Court 2 weddings nee Boston, married Cesar Simmons (Cesar Summons) QQ

Simmons Mary 1790ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Lettice

Simmons Mary 1792ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Maltiah

Simmons Mary 1804-10-07 q NVR nee Boston, married her cousin Freeborn Boston QQ

Simmons Mary Frank Dorman Mary and Cesar have possible children: Lettice, Maltiah, Ezra, Jane, Emanuel

Simmons Nancy 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 47, in household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85 QQ

Simmons Noah 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 12, in household of Jeffrey Simmons 54 with wife Nancy 47, Malthia 19 ("at U. Swain"), Ezra 14, Noah 12, Benjamin 9, Clara 7, George W 4, Robbin Brock 85 QQ

Simmons Rebecca 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 12, in household of Ephraim Simons 37 and Gracy 30, Rebecca 12, George 8, Susan 5, Jenny Simmons 50 (listed as Simons) QQ

Simmons Rosanna 1830 q Frank Dorman nee Francis, married Emanuel Simmons QQ

Simmons Susan 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 5, in household of Ephraim Simons 37 and Gracy 30, Rebecca 12, George 8, Susan 5, Jenny Simmons 50 (listed as Simons) QQ

Simmons Temperance 1840-10-03 Islander October 3, 1840 "Temperance Simon" has a letter holding for her at the post office

Simmons Tobias 1766-01-16 Frank Dorman married Lucy Atkins ("Summons")

Simmons Tobias laborer 1773-09-24 Deedbook 9 p 13 "Negro laborer" Tobias Boston sells land and dwelling house to Tobias Summons "mustee and laborer". Formerly belonged to William Swain. Recorded April 25, 1774 QQ

Simmons Tobias laborer 1774-04-25 Deedbook 9 p. 14 "mustee" Tobias "Simons" buys dwelling house and land formerly Daniel Russels, from ______

Simmons Tobias 1795 Oliver Prince's will names him as executor

Simmons Tobias 1796-06-02 Probate 4 p. 79-83, 184-5 White butcher Henry Clark dies with accounts due from Essex Boston, Seneca Boston, Tobias Simons, Joseph Harris, Paul Cuff, Reuben Perry. None are id'd QQ

Simmons Tobias 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 67, head of household with David Fortune 12 (listed as Simons)

Simmons Tobias 1810-11-03 Probate 5 p. 295-340 "Black Man", dies intestate. Inventory lists furniture, household goods, and a "note of hand" from Essex Boston. No debts are listed, disposition is unclear

Simmons Tobias Frank Dorman probable child with wife Lucy: Cesar

Simmons William 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet head of household with wife Janney (no ages)

Simons Tobias laborer 1799-12-18 Deedbok 16 p. 94 Sells land to Josiah Barker. Not id'd. Wife Lovey and he sign. Land and house in south part of island, neighbors are Essex Boston, William Hammat, commons, TB now lives there, doesn't say how he got the land

Simons Tobias 1802-08-31 Probate 15 p. 12-16 creditor in Peter Boston's estate QQ

Simson Clary 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 27, in household of husband John Simson 32, William 1, Phillip Amo 45 QQ

Simson John 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 32, head of household with wife Clary 27, William 1, Phillip Amo 45

Simson William 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 1, in household of John Simson 32, wife Clary 27, Phillip Amo 45 QQ

Skank Samuel 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 25, @household with Joseph Painter 60 & wife Phillis 60, Lucy 6, Rufus 3, Joseph Jr. 31, Esau 28, Sam'l Skank 25

Skinneman Charlotte 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 0, in household of John Skinneman 33 with wife Peggy 24, Lucretia 2, Charlott 0, Boarders Abram Fairfield and John Fosbury (no ages) QQ

Skinneman John boardinghouse keeper 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 33, head of household with wife Peggy 24, Lucretia 2, Charlott 0, Boarders Abram Fairfield and John Fosbury (no ages)

Skinneman John 1828-11-05 Deedbook 30 p. 31 per James Dennison's deed, owns land in West Monomoy

Skinneman Lucretia boardinghouse keeper 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 2, in household of John Skinneman 33 with wife Peggy 24, Lucretia 2, Charlott 0, Boarders Abram Fairfield and John Fosbury (no ages) QQ

Skinneman Peggy 1802 backed out of census QQ born: daughter Charlotte

Skinneman Peggy 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 24, in household of John Skinneman 33 with wife Peggy 24, Lucretia 2, Charlott 0, Boarders Abram Fairfield and John Fosbury (no ages) QQ

Skinneman Peggy 1847-10 Court 9 p.23 Peggy Skinneman v William Skinneman - need to look up. (Court of Common Pleas?) QQ

Skinneman Peggy (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 41, in household of husband William 37 QQ

Skinneman Peggy (2) 1842-07-17 Probate 16 p. 108, 144-5 divorces husband William Skinneman on grounds of adultury, and asks for property she's dowerable. Divorce is granted. She gets the property, which Franklin Swain now occupies; William Skinneman is not to be found in the state for notification QQ

Skinneman Peggy (2) 1864-2 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died in California

Skinneman William 1802 backed out of census QQ born: daughter Charlotte

Skinneman William 1829ish Court 7 p. 133 not id'd, Cmlth v. him, case summarily dispatched (listed as Skinnaman)

Skinneman William 1830 1830 Census - black section 37, head of household with Peggy his wife 41

Skinneman William mariner 1842-07-17 Probate 16 p. 108, 144-5` Peggy Skinneman divorces husband William Skinneman on grounds of adultury, and asks for property she's dowerable. Divorce is granted. She gets the property, which Franklin Swain now occupies; William Skinneman is not to be found in the state for notification

Skinneman William 1847-10 Court 9 p.23 Peggy Skinneman v William Skinneman - need to look up. (Court of Common Pleas?)

Smimons Jeffrey yeoman 1822-10-09 Deedbook 27 p. 194 "Coloured man" Jeffrey "Summons" sells land in Newtown to George Jackson (not id'd). Neighbors are John Coffin, Geo. Myrick, Jeff and Martha Summons. Also discusses Jackson building and maintaining a road. John and Martha sign with a mark

Smith Florence Negro cemetery buried near Carter plot

Smith Isaiah 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Smith John 1824-09-21 Deedbook 28 p. 99 living in the house of John Pompey and has been for a long time QQ

Smith Mary 1851-01-10 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church

Smith Sally 1809-11-05 q NVR not id'd, Michael Douglas marries Sally Smith QQ

Spriggins Phebe (2) 1814-01-09 q Frank Dorman married Absalom Boston as his 2nd wife; she's nee Williams and he's her 2nd husband QQ

Sprywood James 1806-08-07 or 7-08 1804-1815 Probate p. 102, 123, 282 probate

Sprywood Mary 1808-01-07 q Frank Dorman married Absalom Boston, his 1st wife QQ

Stafford Olive 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 14, household of Prince Stafford 41 and wife Phillis 43, Olive 14, Sabrina 11, Benjamin Warsaw 22, Joshua Johnson 21 QQ

Stafford Phyllis 1806-12-25 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Prince Stafford on Nantucket, then married Bristol Wright QQ

Stafford Phyllis 1814-03-17 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Bristol Wright as 3rd husband (1st Thomas Monroe, 2nd Prince Stafford) QQ

Stafford Prince 1806-12-25 Frank Dorman married Phyllis Boston

Stafford Prince 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 41, head of household with wife Phillis, 43, Olive 14, Sabrina 11, Benjamin Warsaw 22, Joshua Johnson 21

Stafford Prince 1811-08-1 Frank Dorman, citing probate records p. 310 his estate is administered in probate

Stafford Sabrina 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 11, household of Prince Stafford 41 and wife Phillis 43, Olive 14, Sabrina 11, Benjamin Warsaw 22, Joshua Johnson 21 QQ

Stafford Sabrina 1816-10-10 q NVR citing So. Cong. Church "black", Simon Douglas marries Sabrina Stafford QQ

Stafford Phillis 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 43, household of Prince Stafford 41 and wife Phillis 43, Olive 14, Sabrina 11, Benjamin Warsaw 22, Joshua Johnson 21 QQ

Stevens Elizabeth 1858ish q Frank Dorman nee Groves then Brown, married Jacob Stevens QQ

Stevens Elizabeth 1877-12-28 Frank Dorman, citing probate #118 Eliza Berry died and leaves equal legacies to the kids of her sister Charlotte Groves (Elizabeth Stevens, Phebe Talbot, Charles Groves, William Groves) all who live in Brooklyn NY. Gertrude Groves witnessed the signature of William Groves (maybe was his wife) QQ

Stevens Elizabeth 1900 Frank Dorman, citing Census lives on York Street, owns house free of mortgage

Stevens Elizabeth 1/12/1915 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, is widow

Stevens Elizabeth Negro cemetery

Stevens Jacob 1858ish Frank Dorman married Elizabeth Brown (nee Groves)

Sutton Sally 1808-08-07 q Frank Dorman married John Pompey QQ

Swain John Negro cemetery [????]

Swift Polly 1808-09-22 q NVR marries John Capey QQ

Tasco Sarah Negro cemetery buried in Warren/ Brown/Tasco/Harris/Borden/Dennison plots

Thomas Diana 1835-02-12 1834-1837 Probate p. 93 petiton for property

Thomas Eliza 1825-08-3 Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 named in dad John Thomas' will. His will names wife's uncle Essex as executor and decrees that Hannah should inherit "just what the law would give her and no more, for reasons best known to myself." Rest of estate to daughter Eliza. Inventory shows he had 1/70th share in the voyage of the ship Thomas, which ended up being worth $13. QQ

Thomas Eliza 1825-08-3 Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 inherits in dad John Thomas' will QQ

Thomas Elizabeth 1800ish Frank Dorman born, to Hannah and John Thomas

Thomas Elizabeth 1835-12-24 q Frank Dorman married George Gardner (not id'd) - she's his 2nd wife QQ

Thomas Hannah 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records are in poorhouse, acc. to overseers of poor report

Thomas Hannah 1825-08-3 Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 dissed in husband John Thomas' will. His will names wife's uncle Essex as executor and decrees that Hannah should inherit "just what the law would give her and no more, for reasons best known to myself." Rest of estate to daughter Eliza. Inventory shows he had 1/70th share in the voyage of the ship Thomas, which ended up being worth $13. QQ

Thomas Hannah 1830 1830 Census among blacks listed in asylum at quayse, age 52

Thomas Hannah 1836-06-08 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, aged 58 yrs 3 months

Thomas Hannah Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 children with husband John: Elizabeth

Thomas Hannah (3) 1800ish q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married John Thomas QQ

Thomas John 1800 Frank Dorman, citing Census listed as free person of color in 1800 Census.

Thomas John 1800ish Frank Dorman married Hannah Boston

Thomas John 1825 Frank Dorman, probate 1815-1829, p.16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 not id'd. died. Essex Boston executes and administers Thomas' estate over the next 2 years.

Thomas John mariner 1825-08-3 Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 died before that date because that is when his will is proved. Will was written November 15, 1810. His will names wife's uncle Essex as executor and decrees that Hannah should inherit "just what the law would give her and no more, for reasons best known to myself." Rest of estate to daughter Eliza. Inventory shows he had 1/70th share in the voyage of the ship Thomas, which ended up being worth $13.

Thomas John Frank Dorman, citing probate p. 16-17, 29-31, 80, 261, 270, 274 children with wife Hannah: Elizabeth

Thompson James 1825-05-25 Court 6 p. 197 not id'd, Commonwealth vs. him, putting up fence on highway. (Court of Common Pleas?)

Thompson John 1810 Frank Dorman head of family of four

Thompson John 1818-02-12 NVR, citing records of S.Cong. Ch. John "Tommas" married Priscilla Boston

Thompson John 1820 Frank Dorman, citing 1820 Census he is shown living alone while his wife lives with her parents

Thompson Priscilla 1818-02-12 q NVR, citing records of S.Cong. Ch. nee Boston, married John Thompson 1st ( Frederick quinn 2nd husband) QQ

Thompson Priscilla 1820 Frank Dorman, citing 1820 Census she is shown living with her parents while her husband is listed as living alone

Thompson Priscilla 1830 1830 Census - black section 28, widow, living alone

Thompson Priscilla 1831-05-24 NHA Collection 335 Folder 136 Organization of the African Baptist Church. "The Lord having in his Providence cast the lot of those whose names are hereafter found as the constituent members of the African Baptist Church on this Island, far from the Churches to which some of us formerly belonged we felt it our duty and proceeded to become a distinct Baptist Church." They sent for Seth Emers of MV and Edmund Harris of Hyannis and asked them to help organize the church. In their opinion, after hearing the members relate "Christian Experiences and religions views", they agreed, and they "administered the Lord Supper". Signed John Barber, Charles Godfrey, Rhoda Boston, Sara DeLuce, Charlott Groves, Priscilla Thompson, Mary Marsh, Hanna Boston, Sarah Dennison QQ

Thompson Priscilla 1832 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 32 p. 24-25 Peter Boston buys property owned by son Benajah for $800, then resells that same property to his daughter Priscilla Thompson for same amount QQ

Thompson Priscilla 1832-02-3 Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 32 p. 25 bought a house and land from her father Peter for $800

Thompson Priscilla 1832-07-26 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Frederick quinn 2nd husband (married John Thompson 1st) QQ

Thomson Sally 1828-07-03 q NVR "coloured," James Dennison marries Sally Thompson QQ

Tilman Eliza 1838-12-11 NHA 84 folder 29 joins African Baptist Church as member

Toby Joseph Frank Dorman, citing deedbook 14 p. 1830 not id'd, sells land to Peter Boston (Joseph "Tobey")

Tweddy Lucretia 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Tweedy Ann 1857-09-08 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Robert Tweedy (not id'd) QQ

Tweedy Ann domestic 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census living @home of Franklin Nickerson, probably domestic servant

Tweedy Ann 1861-09-22 Frank Dorman died of consumption

Tweedy Ann Frank Dorman children with husband Robert: Maria

Tweedy Elinor 1830 1830 Census - black section 8, lives with Susan 34, Mary 13, Lucretia 6, John 3, Robert 5 QQ

Tweedy John 1830 1830 Census - black section 3, lives with Susan 34, Mary 13, Elinor 8, Lucretia 6, Robert 5 QQ

Tweedy Lucretia 1830 1830 Census - black section 6, lives with Susan 34, Mary 13, Elinor 8, John 3, Robert 5 QQ

Tweedy Mary 1830 1830 Census - black section 13, lives with Susan 34, Elinor 8, Lucretia 6, John 3, Robert 5 QQ

Tweedy Mary Negro cemetery buried as Mary Tweedy Furman

Tweedy Mary (2) 1859ish q Frank Dorman born, to Ann and Robert ("Maria") QQ

Tweedy Mary (2) 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census is a one year old living @ family of James Ross

Tweedy Mary (2) 1881 Frank Dorman died

Tweedy Robert 1825 backed out from census born,

Tweedy Robert 1830 1830 Census - black section 5, lives with Susan 34, Mary 13, Elinor 8, John 3, Lucretia 6 QQ

Tweedy Robert barber 1857-09-28 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Ann Boston

Tweedy Robert 1863 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died age 39

Tweedy Robert 1863-12-28 Frank Dorman died of consumption

Tweedy Robert Frank Dorman child with wife Ann: Maria

Tweedy Susan 1830 1830 Census - black section 34, widow, head of household with Mary 13, Elinor 8, Lucretia 6, John 3, Robert 5

Tweedy Susan 1871-12-2 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Tyler Charlotte 1815-12-02 q NVR not id'd, "Charlottee" Dyer marries Philip Tyler QQ

Tyler Charlotte 1816-11 Court 5 p .__ not id'd. Philip Tyler v Antonia Barey. Charlotte Tyler, then unmarried and under the name Charlotte Dwyer, had "found and provided for Lucy Barney the wife of said Antonio meat, drinking, washing, lodging, apprel and other necessaries" foro which Antonia promised to pay her but never did. Def. default. Recovery: $82.71 + court costs $7.30. QQ

Tyler Charlotte 1820-01-06 Deedbook 26 p. 386-7 not id'd. Philip Tyler, Charlotte Tyler, Lucy Barney sell to John Macy a building Tyler built "in that part of Nantucket called Negro Town". Witnesses include Absalom Boston. Both Tylers are illiterate, Lucy is not QQ

Tyler Charlotte 1830 1830 Census - black section 56, lives with husband Phillip 65 QQ

Tyler Philip 1810 1810 census - end of alphabet May be the "Philp Lylan" @household of Sampson Dyer 37 and wife Patience 33, Charles 18, Tralena 13, Charlotte 11, Harriet 8, Sampson 3, Samuel Harris 31, Philip Lylan 40

Tyler Philip mariner 1816-11 Court 5 p. 199 not id'd. Him v Antonia Barey. Charlotte Tyler, then unmarried and under the name Charlotte Dwyer, had "found and provided for Lucy Barney the wife of said Antonio meat, drinking, washing, lodging, apprel and other necessaries" foro which Antonia promised to pay her but never did. Def. default. Recovery: $82.71 + court costs $7.30. Court of Common Pleas

Tyler Philip 1820-01-06 Deedbook 26 p. 386-7 not id'd. Philip Tyler, Charlotte Tyler, Lucy Barney sell to John Macy a building Tyler built "in that part of Nantucket called Negro Town". Witnesses include Absalom Boston. Both Tylers are illiterate, Lucy is not QQ

Tyler Philip 1830 1830 Census - black section 65, head of household with wife Charlotte ("Phillip")

Tyler Philip 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Tyler Philip 1835-05-07 Probate 14 p. 150, 233, 234 "Blackman" dies intestate. Estate lists a lot of chairs (24) and 10 blankets or quilts, but only two beds. Lots of other personal stuff. Pair of dogs.

Tyler Philip (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 1.5, @household of Essex Boston with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30 ("Phillip")

Tyler Phillip 1815-12-02 NVR not id'd, "Charlottee" Dyer marries Philip Tyler

Tyler Robert 1810 1810 Census p. 159 "blk" no age, living alone

Valentine (3 girls) 1830 1830 Census - black section lives with Daniel 35 and unnamed wife 30 QQ

Valentine (wife) 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, lives with Daniel 35 and "3 Girls" QQ

Valentine Daniel 1830 1830 Census - black section 35, head of household with wife 30, and "3 Girls"

Valentine Daniel 1831-10 Court 7 p.160 not id'd. Summons, Marsh, Cooper, Tyler, Harris, Valentine, Peters all trustees of African Baptist Church vs Boston, Godfrey, Deluce. Trespass. On Aug. 29, "with force and arms broke and entered the Church ...there being in that part of Nantucket called New Town, bounded west by Pleasant Street, North by home of John and Davis Gorham, East by land of Michael Douglas, and South by small highway, and broke and destroyed the Lock...and kept the plaintiffs from the use, possession and improvement of said church. Plaintiffs default. CCP (NOT Ct. Sess) QQ

Valentine Jane 1872-01-29 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died age 46

Vandyke Peter 1830 1830 Census - black section 28 @"at Thomas Macy's" though it also says Sophia 26 is in his household

Vandyke Sophia 1830 1830 Census - black section 26, in household of Peter Vandyke, though also says he's @"at Thomas Macy's"

Vincent John 1835-04-09 NVR "coloured", marries Sally Barlow

Vincent Sally 1835-04-09 q NVR Sally Barlow marries John Vincent, "coloured" QQ

Virginia Jerry 1804-3 Court 3 p. 87 "black man", with force and arms "to wit with Clubs Stave Axes an assault did make on the dwelling house of Joseph King and the windows of said dwelling house did break and Benjamin Wamsley...did beat wound and evilly treat so that his life was greatly dispaired of." Crim. case. He is brought to court along with Tabitha King, Benjamin Walmsley, Polly Walmsley (none are id'd). Found guilty, fined $10.00 + ct costs of $7.12 and to be committed until fine is paid

Virginia Jerry 1810 1810 Census p. 160 no age, not id'd, with Leah wife ("Jeremiah")

Voisinger Florence 8/10/1955 Negro cemetery

Walmsey Joseph 1810 1810 Census p. 93 "blk" age 14 living@home Lydia Hussey (wid) 46, 5 kids, another teenager

Walmsley Benjamin 1804-3 Court 3 p. __ not id'd. Appears as witness in GJ case vs Jerry Virginia QQ

Walmsley Polly 1763-11-25 1830 Census born,

Walmsley Polly 1804-3 Court 3 p.__ not id'd. Appears as witness in GJ case vs Jerry Virginia QQ

Walmsley Polly 1820-04-29 1807-1829 Town Records is in poorhouse, acc. to overseers of poor report

Walmsley Polly 1825-09-21 1830 Census not id'd. Almshouse inmate record says she died

Walmsley Polly 1830 1830 Census not id'd. Almshouse inmate record

Wanconnable Dorcas 1830 1830 Census - black section 51, lives in household with Thomas 55 QQ

Wanconnable Thomas 1830 1830 Census - black section 55, head of household with Dorcas 51

Ward Henry 1830 1830 Census - black section 21, lives alone

Warren Betsey 1802-03-03 q NVR "Betsey Corrington" marries Mordecai Warren QQ

Warren Betsey 1810 1810 Census p. 153 "blk" age 25 living@home Uriah Swain 56, wife, 4 kids, 1 black, Sukey Coleman

Warren Hannah Negro cemetery wife of Joseph P.

Warren Mordecai 1802-03-03 NVR "Betsey Corrington" marries Mordecai Warren

Warsaw Benjamin 1810 1810 Census - end of alphabet 22,@household of Prince Stafford 41 and wife Phillis 43, Olive 14, Sabrina 11, Benjamin Warsaw 22, Joshua Johnson 21

Warsaw Benjamin mariner 1813-11 Court 4 p. 149 "black man mariner", Polly Fortin colored woman v. him, debts due to boarding, $28.60, def. default QQ

Way Sally 1795-12-3 q NVR not id'd married John Boston QQ

Weeden Charles 1799 Frank Dorman, alluded to in NVR not id'd, married Lettice Boston QQ

Weeden Charles 1800 Frank Dorman, citing Census head of household of 3 persons -- by 1810 Census the family has disappeared from Census and Weeden families are showing up in Fair Haven

Weeden Lettice 1799 q Frank Dorman, alluded to in NVR nee Boston, married Charles Weeden QQ

Wells Leah 1836-07-3 q Frank Dorman nee Wells, married George Gorden QQ

West Sophia 1845-01-30 q Frank Dorman nee Godfrey, married William West QQ

West Sophia 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

West Sophia 1892-02-22 Frank Dorman, citing Inquirer Feb. 22, 1892 Inquirer reprints article from a New Zealand newspaper (The Colonist): "It is with much sorrow [that] we are called upon to record the death of Mr. W.H. West, the well-known hairdresser and tobacconist of Bridge Street. For over 34 years his well-known figure has been familiar to the Nelson people for he arrived here on the 23rd of October, 1857, and in the period alluded to innumerable have been the kindly deeds done by him. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when, despite the inclemency of the weather, a large number of citizens paid a last mark of respect to the departed." Inquirer added: "Mr. West formerly resided here and kept a hairdressing salon on Main Street. His Widow is a daughter of the late Charles Godfrey of this town." QQ

West Sophia Frank Dorman nee Godfrey, married William West

West William 1845-01-30 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Sophia Godfrey. He's from Philadelphia

West William barber 1849-04-17 Frank Dorman, citing Census listed as living with wife Sophia and her parents in 1850, but actually he sailed for California April 17, 1849 (listed in Brock, "A Correct List of Persons Belonging to Nantucket Now Living in California")

West William 1852 Frank Dorman, citing Cal. records listed as living in San Francisco. Some evidence that he was a boardinghouse keeper who helped keep a safe house for runaway slaves (Susheel Bibbs in Historic Nantucket volume 44, p. 11)

West William hairdresser and tobacconist 1892-02-22 Frank Dorman, citing Inquirer Feb. 22, 1892 Inquirer reprints article from a New Zealand newspaper (The Colonist): "It is with much sorrow [that] we are called upon to record the death of Mr. W.H. West, the well-known hairdresser and tobacconist of Bridge Street. For over 34 years his well-known figure has been familiar to the Nelson people for he arrived here on the 23rd of October, 1857, and in the period alluded to innumerable have been the kindly deeds done by him. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, when, despite the inclemency of the weather, a large number of citizens paid a last mark of respect to the departed." Inquirer added: "Mr. West formerly resided here and kept a hairdressing salon on Main Street. His Widow is a daughter of the late Charles Godfrey of this town."

Wheeler Ann Negro cemetery buried as Ann Wood

Wheeler Calista Negro cemetery buried in Wheeler area

Wheeler Edward Negro cemetery buried in Wheeler area

Wheeler Henry 1841-01-06 Islander Jan 6, 2842 The Committee appointed by the (colored) legal [??] voters in Nantucket to superintend their Reading Room beg leave to return their grateful acknowledgements to all who so kindly contributed their aid in erecting the above named establishment." Signed William Harris, William H. Harris, Henry Wheeler, William W. Morris Sec'y QQ

Wheeler Henry Negro cemetery

Wheeler Jane Negro cemetery

Wheeler Lucia Negro cemetery buried near Porte area

Wheeler Wealthy 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Wheeler Weltha Negro cemetery

Whippey Mary 1838-11-19 Negro cemetery daughter of William and Mary Whippy. Age 2 mos. 10 days

Wichams Thaddeus mariner 1821-05 Court 5 p. 447 "coloured man mariner" sued for debt. John Swift of Falmouth v. him of Mashpee. Plea of case. Promissory note $35. Comes to this court because Zenas Coffin of Nantucket "Merchant trustee of the said Thaddeus Whichams" has enough $$. Disposition of case is unclear. Court of Common Pleas

Wilbur Lavina 1830 1830 Census - black section 17, lives alone

Wilkes Edgar 1863-09-07 Frank Dorman born, to Lucretia Wilkes and a father unrecorded on Nantucket

Wilkes Edgar 1870 Frank Dorman, citing Census is living with his mother in the family of Alexander Robinson on Nantucket

Wilkes Edgar 1883-09-27 Frank Dorman Edgar Wilkes marries Emma Roach in Cambridge MA

Wilkes Edgar 11/24/1909 Frank Dorman is informant for mother Lucretia's death record

Wilkes Edgar Negro cemetery buried close to Edward, Lucretia, and Merton

Wilkes Edward Negro cemetery buried with Lucretia and Merton Wilkes

Wilkes Emma Frank Dorman nee Roach, married Edgar Wilkes

Wilkes Isabella 1851-02-20 Frank Dorman born, to Lucretia and Joseph

Wilkes Isabella 1867-11-21 q Frank Dorman married Alexander Lewis QQ

Wilkes Joseph 1850ish Frank Dorman not id'd, married Lucretia Collins, before 1st child 1851

Wilkes Joseph 1863 Frank Dorman died before 1863, when Edgar Wilkes out of wedlock to Lucretia Wilkes [are we sure he's dead and not just cuckolded?]

Wilkes Lucretia 1850ish Frank Dorman nee Collins, married Joseph Wilkes (not id'd), before 1st child 1851

Wilkes Lucretia 1860 Frank Dorman, citing Census living with mother Mahala Collins QQ

Wilkes Lucretia 1870 Frank Dorman, citing Census live-in servant of Alexander Robinson on Nantucket, and her son lives with her

Wilkes Lucretia 1900 Frank Dorman, citing Census listed as a widow living on Pleasant Street on Nantucket with grandson William Lewis. Owns her home free of mortgage

Wilkes Lucretia 11/24/1909 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, is a resident of Orange Street, buried in Colored cemetery

Wilkes Lucretia Negro cemetery buried with Edward and Merton Wilkes

Wilkes Merton Negro cemetery buried with Edward and Lucretia Wilkes

Williams Alexander 1830 1830 Census - black section 21, in household of George 46 & G's wife Nancy 40 QQ

Williams Barzillai 1830 1830 Census - black section 8, in household of James 30 & wife Eliza 39, Elizabeth 12, Maria 4 QQ

Williams Betsey 1830 1830 Census - black section 37, in household of husband John 40, Rosanna 19 QQ

Williams Betsey 1840-05-09 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Williams Diana 1828-03-28 NHA 84 folder 29 admitted to African Baptist Church QQ

Williams Dorcas 1801-04-30 q NVR not id'd, Dorcas Freeman marries Bill Williams QQ

Williams Elizabeth 1801-05-26 NVR citing private Foulger records born, daughter of James

Williams Elizabeth 1810 1810 Census p. 152 Black (may be last name) living@home Valentine Swain, wife, 3 kids, "Mary" age 3, "Thomas B. Black" no age ("Eliza")

Williams Elizabeth 1830 1830 Census - black section 39, in household of husband James 20, James 14, Elizabeth 12, Barzillai 8, Maria 4 ("Eliza")QQ

Williams Elizabeth 1839-07-21 q NVR "colored", marries Hanson Brooks of Baltimore QQ

Williams Elizabeth 1840-06-09 Islander June 9, 1840 Stephen and Edward Pompey publish a notice re. Eliz. Williams will QQ

Williams Elizabeth 1840-08-06 1837-1841 Probate p. 353, 367 will

Williams Elizabeth 1842-10-21 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died ("Eliza")

Williams Elizabeth 1842-10-21 Negro cemetery "Eliza Ann" Wife of James

Williams Elizabeth (2) 1830 1830 Census - black section 12, in household of James 30 & wife Eliza 39, Barzillai 8, Maria 4 QQ

Williams George 1830 1830 Census - black section 46, head of household with wife Nancy 40, Alexander 21

Williams George 1833-03-13 NHA 27 folder 118 holding a clipping from Inquirer of March 13, 1833 "coloured", clipping reports his death

Williams George Court 7 p. 178, 198 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, Cmlth v. him. B&E house Benjamin Winslow, guilty. (Ct. of Sess?)

Williams Jacob 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 29, @ household of Isaac Barlow 32 with wife Annis 24, Henry 3, Sophrona 0, Jacob William 29, George Boag 29, ? Covington 20 (name of William)

Williams James 1830 1830 Census - black section 30, head of household with wife Eliza 39, James 14, Elizabeth 12, Barzillai 8, Maria 4

Williams James 1830 1830 Census - black section 14, in household of James 30 & wife Eliza 39, Elizabeth 12, Barzillai 8, Maria 4 QQ

Williams James 1833-08-02 Deedbook 33 p. 111 not id'd. Buys land in Newtown from Ichabod Gardner, neighbors Summons heirs and Pompey heirs

Williams John 1793-10-26 Frank Dorman married Phyllis Pompey (nee Boston) on Nantucket, is her 2nd husband. Her 3rd is Andrew Paul

Williams John 1794ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe

Williams John 1796 Frank Dorman appears on list of Nantucket assessments

Williams John 1797-07-01 NVR married Priscilla Boston

Williams John 1810 1810 Census p. 170 not id'd, age 45, with wife, Ezekiel Pompey age 22, Phebe Williams 14

Williams John mariner 1810-05-16 Deedbook 21 p. 250 Mary Boston "black woman" widow of Freeborn. With Phebe Lucas (wife of William Lucas Mariner) they sell to John Williams "black man" land in Newtown next door to where he already lives and their part of a dwelling house that had been owned by dad Tobias Boston QQ

Williams John 1830 1830 Census - black section 40, head of household with wife Betsey 37 and Rosanna 19

Williams John Frank Dorman kids: Ezekiel and John

Williams Maria 1830 1830 Census - black section 4, in household of James 30 & wife Eliza 39, Elizabeth 12, Barzillai 8 QQ

Williams Mary 1848-04-23 NHA 84 folder 29 Original members of African Baptist church, baptized QQ

Williams Mary Negro cemetery (buried as Williams)

Williams Nancy 1830 1830 Census - black section 40, in household of husband George 46, Alexander 21 QQ

Williams Phebe 1794 Frank Dorman born, to Priscilla and John Williams

Williams Phebe 1810 1810 Census p. 170 not id'd, age 22 living in home of John Williams, wife Prsiclla, Ezekiel Pompey 22

Williams Phebe 1810 1810 Census "blk" 14 living@home Peter Myrick with wife Merab, 3 kids, a "runaway Joseph Frazier, and 2 other adults

Williams Phebe Frank Dorman married Henry Spriggins 1st, then 2nd husband Absalom Boston

Williams Priscilla 1793-10-26 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married 2nd husband John Williams, 3rd is Andrew Paul (1st was William Pompey) QQ

Williams Priscilla 1794ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Phebe

Williams Priscilla 1797-07-01 NVR nee Boston, married John Williams QQ

Williams Priscilla 1810 1810 Census p. 170 not id'd, no age, living@home John Williams, Ezekiel Pompey 22, Phebe Williams 14

Williams Priscilla 1815-06-04 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married 1st William Pompey, 2nd John Williams, 3rd Andrew Paul   QQ

Williams Rachel 1883-09-17 Negro cemetery in colored cemetery, widow of James Williams. Age 77 years, born in DC

Williams Rosanna 1830 1830 Census - black section 19, in household with John 40 and wife Betsey 37 QQ

Williams Stephen mariner 1811-03 Court 4 Need to look this up. Assault case black vs black. Crim? Civ? who else implicated? qq

Williams Stephen mariner 1811-10 Court 4 p. 417 "Blackman mariner". Sam Perkins v. him. Williams goes on a sail on the sloop Orange going after whales, is supposed to get "half part of a share". He signs that over before sailing, for $50. Expected to take six months. Stephen said he "would go the whole of said Cruise and that he would ...do the duty of a Mariner during the same on board...and that he had not done and would not do any thing which did prevent the Pltf from receiving the said half part of share." The sloop took on board 7 whales of value of 10,000 dollars and half a share would have been worth $500. Stephen deserted from the same sloop and was not part of of it and for that reason was not entitled to share. Def. defaults. Judgement for plaintiffs $63 (plus unreadable change) + $6.50 court costs. Court of Common Pleas

Williams William 1801-04-30 NVR not id'd, Dorcas Freeman marries Bill Williams

Willington John 1830 1830 Census - black section 25, @"Kimbal Starbucks"

Wilson Joseph 1849-05-06 NVR Mary Capy marries Joseph Wilson

Wilson Mary 1849-05-06 q NVR Mary Capy marries Joseph Wilson QQ

Winslow Benjamin trader 1810-9-13 Deedbook 21 p. 253 not id'd. Buys land from Nathaniel Woodbury of NH, Water Lot Share #6 with a store

Winslow Benjamin 1813-09-20 Deedbook 22 p. 331 not id'd. Sells to Shubael Moore

Winslow Benjamin trader 1816-02-21 Deedbook 23 p. 398 not id'd, buys land from Essex Boston that formerly belonged to Reuben QQ

Winslow Benjamin 1826-05-13 Deedbook 28 p. 506 not id'd. Sells land in West Monomoy Shares on Orange St. and also one other piece of land, in Newtown on Pleasant Street. To Shubael Mooer

Winslow Charlotte 1797-06-29 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Philip Winslow QQ

Winslow George mariner 1799 Court 2 p. __ "Black-man mariner". Elisha May Hinkley v him. Plea of case. GW signs a note with his X and it is duly witnessed, signed in July '99 at Barnstable. Promises to pay $50 on demand or to "go on a Whaling Voyage round Cape Horn & the said Elisha to have one half of a voyage." GW doesn't go, and doesn't pay the $50 + interest. Def default. Ordered to pay $50 + unspecified interest + ct costs $9.75. Court of Common Pleas

Winslow George (2) 1810 1810 Census - end of letter section 12, @household of Essex Boston with wife Sybil 57, George Winslow 12, Lovey Littlefield 7, Paul Littlefield 40, Susan Barney 33, Phillip Tyler 1.5, Robert Hathaway 25, William Davis 35, Sylvia Davis his wife 30

Winslow Philip 1797-06-29 Frank Dorman not id'd, married Charlotte Boston

Wither Dorcas 1822-09-10 Inquirer Sept. 10, 1822 "coloured woman", stealing with Jane Fenix. Says they were taken to court but no record QQ

Wolf Fanny 1800 1800 Census p. 13 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, no age, living@home of Rebecca Burrage aged 76. Only Burrage, Rachel Fish, and the Wolf Girls live there QQ

Wolf Fanny 1810 1810 Census [placeholder - may not be black] wife of John Fenny, age 16

Wolf Lovey 1800 1800 Census p. 13 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, no age, living@home of Rebecca Burrage aged 76. Only Burrage, Rachel Fish, and the Wolf Girls live there QQ

Wolf Phebe 1800 1800 Census p. 13 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, no age, living@home of Rebecca Burrage aged 76. Only Burrage, Rachel Fish, and the Wolf Girls live there QQ

Wolf Phebe 1810 1810 Census [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd, age 50

Wood Ann Negro cemetery daughter Henry and Jane Wheeler

Wood Maria 1862-02-13 q Frank Dorman married Charles G. Godfrey (2nd wife). She had been born in the Navigator Islands around 1844 QQ

Wright Bristol 1814-03-17 Frank Dorman married Phyllis nee Boston Monroe-Stafford-Wright on Nantucket

Wright Bristol minister, mariner 1820 Frank Dorman citing 1820 Census listed

Wright Bristol 1825-01-03 Inquirer Jan. 3, 1825 established Zion Methodist Episcopal Church in 5 corners -- done by Bristol Wright, Arthur Coooper, John Cooper QQ

Wright Bristol mariner 1827-04-26 Deedbook 29 p. 230 "coloured" "Jeffrey Summons" sells dwelling house in Newtown to Bristol Wright "couloured man", "standing in one of the West Monomoy Shares." Neighbors: self, Amboy and Love Howland, Gorhams QQ

Wright Bristol 1830 1830 Census - black section 57, head of household with wife Sarah 47, Peter Fowler 22

Wright Bristol 1832-07-11 Deedbook 32 p. 183 not id'd. James Ross to Bristol Wright, Arthur Cooper, John Cooper "as Agents for the persons who will be hereafter mentioned." They are "to hold in charge for the persons of color who intend building an African Methodist Episcopal Church" a piece of land in Newtown he bought from Edward Pompey. Neighbors are Edward Pompey, Samuel Harris, highway. 12 rods of land, no house mentioned. James and Sally Ross both leave marks. Witnesses include the mark of Bristol Wright - illiterate QQ

Wright Bristol 1849-01-06 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Wright Cornelius 1830 1830 Census - black section 23, lives alone

Wright Phyllis 1814-03-17 q Frank Dorman nee Boston, married Bristol Wright as 3rd husband (1st Thomas Monroe, 2nd Prince Stafford) QQ

Wright Phyllis 1820 Frank Dorman citing 1820 Census listed

Wright Phyllis 1829-2 Frank Dorman died on Nantucket, nee Boston

Wright Sarah 1830 1830 Census - black section 47, in household of husband Bristol 57 and Peter Fowler 22 QQ

Wright Sarah 1860-05-22 1830 Census - black section handwritten note: died

Wright Sarah Negro cemetery buried near the Godfrey plot

Wright Joshua Negro cemetery buried in Wheeler area

Young Dorothy Negro cemetery buried near the Godfrey plot

"Matthews wife" 1800 1800 Census p. 6 "Negro", 50 living@home Josiah Barker 72 and Elizabeth Barker 69. Household is 6 blacks, 2 whites

Africa 1710-09-21 Probate 1 p. 25-26 gets a chamber in William Gayer's house and use of half a leanto for life. Is identified as "a Negro once my servant." Also gets 20 sheep and commonage rights, use of half of Gayer's barn, tryhouse, land and fence around the house, and "half of the lot towards Monomoy." Daughter Damaris Coffin gets the rest if she comes to live there.

Africa 1721-01-15 Deedbook 3 p. 136-137 "Negro" sells to George Hussey "my now dwelling house which stands on sd Island near a part thereof called Quonsue". Made March 9, 1721, recorded Jan 15, 1721

Africa 1722-12-13 Deedbook 4 p. 18-9 "Negro". Note from Geo. Hussey: "Know ye that the sd George Hussey for and in consideration of a competent sum of money in hand do remit release and quit clear of sd house." He gives him complete title. Recorded to paper by Hussey on date 12-13-22 but not recorded in deedbook until 2-15-22

Africa 1726-03-29 Court 1 "a free Negro" he's charged in Ct. of Sessions for selling Pupasha a bottle of rum. Confessed, fined 3 pounds + ct. costs and jailed until it's paid. Crim.

Africa weaver 1727-03-28 Court 1 p. 44 "a free Negro." v. Ephraim an Indian laborer. Plea of case 3 lbs. 11 shill. $ damages. Court of Common Pleas

Africa 1728-12-27 Probate 1 p. 145-7 Africa dies intestate, debts to whites as well as Andrew Mingo. Owns a great deal of goods, furniture, household items, a lot of cloth. Does not appear to have land but Xerox at top of p. 146 is unclear

Amy 1800 1800 Census p. 6 "Negro", 60 living@home Josiah Barker 72 and Elizabeth Barker 69. Household is 6 blacks, 2 whites

Benjamin 1775-12-15 NHA 27 folder 118 Benjamin Coffin manumits "Negro" Rose and her sons Bristol and Benjamin QQ

Boston 1739-05-09 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Tobias

Boston 1741-07-08 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Essex

Boston 1744-03-17 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Seneca

Boston 1747-03-13 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Patience

Boston 1750-03-15 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Prince

Boston 1751-11-23 Deedbook 5, p. 225. Text is also in. "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket" p. 233 In deed records "These may certify that Boston a Negro Man lately my servant is a free man and not a slave but hath free liberty to trade and trafick with any body where he pleaseth." signed William Swain

Boston 1752-06-28 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Silas

Boston 1753ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Joseph

Boston 1755-06-20 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son George

Boston 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty"

Boston 1762ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Peter

Boston Frank Dorman husband of Maria, father of Tobias, Essex, Seneca, Patience, Prince, Silas, Joseph, George, Peter

Bottany 1810 1810 Census "blk" 19 years, @home of Philip and wife Katy Coffin, and Alice Coffin and 4 kids

Bristol 1775-12-15 NHA 27 folder 118 Benjamin Coffin manumits "Negro" Rose and her sons Bristol and Benjamin QQ

Cato ropemaker 1774-06-30 Deedbook 9 p. 40 "Free Negro" buys 10 rods of land with dwelling house free and clear from Edward Cary. "Stands to the Southward and Westward of the Wind Mills". Also buys a quarter part of the well. Prior owners were Josiah Barker and Christopher Starbuck. Bought June 22, 1740, but not recorded until June 30, 1774

Cunningham 1774-08-24 NHA 222 folder 1 Having duly examined and carefully enquired concerning the within named Cunningham Negro and cannot find he was belonging to any town within this province but that hewas a furriner Unforunately cast on shore upon this Island" Signature of 4 Nantucket selectmen

David mariner 1772-3 Court 1 p. 274 "Mustee Negro" sued by Dr. Samuel Gelso [need to look up]

Dick 1800 1800 Census p. 6 "Negro", 50 living@home Josiah Barker 72 and Elizabeth Barker 69. Household is 6 blacks, 2 whites

Dorothy 1716-05-15 Probate 1 p. 40-41 and text is in African Americans on MV and Nantucket, p. 219 will of Stephen Hussey, leaves "a Negro girl" Dorothy to daughter Theodate, son Silvanus gets "Negro boy" Mark, wife gets "Negro woman" Sarah

Hagar 1785-04-04 1784-1807 Town Records p, 12 selectmen vote "that the Negro Woman Hagar be Considered as one of the Town Poor"

Ishmael 1718-07-22 Deedbook 3 p. 126 [placeholder - may not be black] not id'd. William Worth frees "my servant Ishmael" and gives him 2 acres of land and right to keep horse on common. Land is not fee simple; any sale gives Worth or his heirs right of first refusal.

James laborer 1734-10-1 Court 1 p. 99 "free Negro", Richard Folger vs., plea of case. Folger is a carpenter, owed him 22 lbs 19 sh 6 pense "balance for sundry goods sold and delivered" in 1732. "The Deft appeared by his attorney Hannah Harper", pleads overcharge. Jury trial, for plaintiff 19 lbs 10 sh + ct. costs. Court of Common Pleas

Jonas not id'd. Shopkeeper from these goods? 1735-10-08 Court 1 p. 109 "a free Negro", v. Jesse an Indian (who had lots of stealing problems the yr before in ct). Stealing barrel of pork, 1 sheep, 2 "hankerchiefs", 6 yards "ozenbrigs", 1 bushel corn, 1 lb. tobacco, 1 yard shirting. Grand jury, trial, guilty. Jesse to pay 3x damages (22-09-0) and be whipped. Jesse has no money. "Whereas Jesse has no wherewith to pay and satisfie sd sums of money it is further ordered by the court that the sd Jessey shall serve John Gardner the prosecutors attorney and his assigns for the term of three years for the payment of sd sums of money". Ct. of Sess.

Maria 1739-05-09 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Tobias

Maria 1741-07-08 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Essex

Maria 1744-03-17 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Seneca

Maria 1747-03-13 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: daughter Patience

Maria 1750-03-15 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Prince

Maria 1752-06-28 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Silas

Maria 1753ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Joseph

Maria 1755-06-20 backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son George

Maria 1760-07-31 Deedbook 6, p. 264. Text is also in "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 "The deed of Manumission given by William Swain releasing his negro slaves from bondage under certain conditions, is to be found on record in our County Registry of deeds." The paper then cites the document: "Be it Known to all People that I William Swain...in the County of Nantucket...yeoman for and in Consideration of the Many good & faithful Services by my Negro Slaves Boston & Maria his wife Done Me. I hereby have Manumitted Quitted & Set free My said Negro slaves Boston & Maria together with all their Children under the following Restricktions that is to Say their children to Serve until they arrive to twenty Eight years of age their births to be accounted as follows - Toby, 9 May 1739; Essex 8 July 1741; Seneca 17 March 1744; Patience, 13 March 1747; Prince 15 March 1750; Silas, 28 June 1752; George 20 June 1755; their youngest Son Boston to Remain free with his father and Mother. Nothwithstanding any thing above Written if Toby serves faithfully until he arrives to twenty five years old he Shall then be free absolutely and I hereby discharge, manumit & Sett free my Negro slaves above Mentioned according to the Specified Conditions...I hereunto Set My hand Seal this thirty-first Day of July, one Thousand Seven hundred and Sixty" QQ

Maria 1762ish backed out of Frank Dorman materials QQ born: son Peter

Maria 1771-05-09 q Court 1 married Pompey QQ

Maria Frank Dorman wife Boston, mother of Tobias, Essex, Seneca, Patience, Prince, Silas, Joseph, George, Peter

Mark 1716-05-15 Probate 1 p. 40-41 and text is in African Americans on MV and Nantucket, p. 219 will of Stephen Hussey, leaves "a Negro boy named Mark" to son Silvanus QQ

Matthew 1800 1800 Census "Negro", 55 living@home Josiah Barker 72 and Elizabeth Barker 69. Household is 6 blacks, 2 whites

Moses servant 1790-10 Court 2 p. 55 "Negroman". Goes on a sailing voyage and there's a suit over his share of the lay. His master, Peter Tolman, wins the suit. (It appears to be a suit between Peter and Silvanus Hussey. John Pinkham is the master of the ship). But the suit is recorded as Randal Rice attorney v. Silvanus Coleman Attorney. [huh? Also this is after emancipation in Mass. Is master the master of the SHIP?] Court of Common Pleas

Nancy 1748-03-29 Court 1 p. 168 "a molatta girl", John Coffin complains she steals "sundry goods" from him last October, she pleads guilty, 3x damages for goods not returned and 2x damages for goods returned, 9-07-0 total + 1-17-8 ct costs + 10 shillings fine/or/10 stripes. She has no money so "ordered that Nancy serve the prosecutor his heirs and assigns 5 years for satisfaction fo the sums of money above mentioned". Ct. of Sess

Nero 1740-11-11 Probate 1 p. 39 ,43 Samuel Barker's estate includes four slaves: "Negroman" Primus, "Negrowoman" Zubinah, "One negro Child" Boston, "One Mulatto" Nero. Lists them right after the gingerbread. Zubinah is worth the most and is easily the most valuable property in estate, with Primus a close second. Boston's worth less than half the value of the cow/calf combination and half the supply of boards. Zubinah is freed by executrix wife, but what happens to the others isn't clear. QQ

Nero 1800 1800 Census p. 6 "Negro", 40 living@home Josiah Barker 72 and Elizabeth Barker 69. Household is 6 blacks, 2 whites

Patience 1830 1830 Census - black section 20, lives alone

Phebe 1762 NHA 299 folder 10 "Pleas to send me one Gallon Rhum by my negro women Pebe and I will give you the money, the first time I come to (unreadable)" signature is John George? (Last name unreadable)

Pompey 1755-03-12 Deedbook 5 p. 301-302 "A Negro Man," and a Nailor (called "Pompey Nailor" here), buys land from Geo. Hussey on East Side of Quanaty near SE corner of 5th lots, bounded by highway on S, common land on S, and by Hussey's land on N. Recorded March 31, 1755

Pompey 1771-05-09 Court 1 not id'd, married Maria Boston via justice of peace

Pompey 1785-09 Court 1 p. 346 "free Negro" "Pompey Nailor" v. Uriah Sampson "a Molatto". Plea of case for 37-02-6 -- no details. Def default, $ damages. Court of Common Pleas.

Pompey nailor 1789-08-17 Deedbook 11 p. 413 "Pompey Nailor" (not id'd) sells land to son George Pompey free and clear title. Signs with "Mareah" Pompey -- both illiterate, sign with mark

Primus 1726-10-04 Court 1 p.43 Silvanus Hussey complains against "his negro", and 2 indian women. Joseph Chase also complains against those 2. All 3 whipped, fined. Ct. of Sessions

Primus 1740-11-11 Probate 1 p. 39 ,43 Samuel Barker's estate includes four slaves: "Negroman" Primus, "Negrowoman" Zubinah, "One negro Child" Boston, "One Mulatto" Nero. Lists them right after the gingerbread. Zubinah is worth the most and is easily the most valuable property in estate, with Primus a close second. Boston's worth less than half the value of the cow/calf combination and half the supply of boards. Zubinah is freed by executrix wife, but what happens to the others isn't clear. QQ

Primus (??) 1730-03-31 Court 1 p. 66 not id'd as Primus and might be Mark (who he inherited from dad), but..."Moses Pomel an Indian is complained of by Silvanus Hussey for beating his Negro and abusing him very much to the Indangering [sic] of his life." Ct. of Sess. Default. "Orderd that Moses Pomel pay five pounds for beating sd Negro and pay a fine to the King of 20 shillings" + cost of prosec. 10 shill. Who did he pay?

Prince 1800 1800 Census p. 6 "Negro", "15+ years" living@home Josiah Barker 72 and Elizabeth Barker 69. Household is 6 blacks, 2 whites

Rose 1775-12-15 NHA 27 folder 118 Benjamin Coffin manumits "Negro" Rose and her two sons Bristol and Benjamin

Sarah 1716-05-15 Probate 1 p. 40-41 and text is in African Americans on MV and Nantucket, p. 219 will of Stephen Hussey, leaves "a Negro woman named Sarah" to his wife QQ

Thomas B. 1810 1810 Census p. 152 Black (may be last name) no age living@home Valentine Swain, wife, 3 kids, "Mary" age 3, "Eliza N. Williams Black" age 12

Tom 1810 1810 Census p. 125 "blk" age 25 living@home Rachel Paddock (wid) 40, 3 kids

Zubinah 1740-11-11 Probate 1 p. 39 ,43 Samuel Barker's estate includes four slaves: "Negroman" Primus, "Negrowoman" Zubinah, "One negro Child" Boston, "One Mulatto" Nero. Lists them right after the gingerbread. Zubinah is worth the most and is easily the most valuable property in estate, with Primus a close second. Boston's worth less than half the value of the cow/calf combination and half the supply of boards. Zubinah is freed by executrix wife, but what happens to the others isn't clear. qq

sailor 1662-07-20 Proprietors Records 1 p. 8 William Worth is given a half share on the condition that he "come and dwell on the Island and to Imploy himself or be Imployed on Sea affairs for himself or such person or persons as are inhabiting the island"

1670s Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore, p. 29-37 half-share wars

1670s Proprietor Records 2 Proprietor records have quarter courts that deal with Indians, and also mention that there are Indian courts

1672-06-28 Nantucket Way, Appendix, citing General Laws made at first General Court held at Edgartown 18th June 1672 (recorded Nov. 9, 1674). Which covered both N and MV anti Indian laws enacted (nonresidents can't traffic with the local Indians without permission of court, no booze to Indians).

1678-09-10 Deedbook Grantee Index #4 enormous number of Indian cases with whites. Servitude not imposed -- fees or stocks or whipping. Also includes probate and admiralty courts, and courts held "in New York." (These are buried at the end of a deedbook index, bound in that book). Types of cases: stealing, real property disputes, drunk and disorderly, bastardy (less common but is there)

1680 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away off Shore, p. 33 Vagrancy laws enacted on Nantucket

1680-10-17 Deedbook Grantee Index #4 Petition to have Ct. of Sess. separately in Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard

1692 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore Nantucket becomes part of MA instead of NY

1695 Glenda Riley, "Divorce, An American Tradition" p. 14 "Act Against Adultery and Polygamy" -- people whose mates disappeared at sea or were gone for 7 years can remarry. Mass law. In 1698 the "at sea" time is dropped to three years.

1716-01-24 Town Records vol 1690-1784, no page numbers first public funding for education is voted on Nantucket (not for blacks, just the generic education)

1716-09-26 James Monaghan, "Anti Slavery on Nantucket" in NHA Proceedings Nantucket Friends record "It is not agreeable to truth for Friends to purchase slaves and keep them [for the] term of Liffe"

1717-03-26 Deedbook 3 p. 168 any hogs out on common will be impounded and owner assessed a fee

1726-05-08 1609-1784 Town Records p. 44 "Voted -- that all Indians Negros and other suspected persons that shall be found upon the wharf or about town after nine of the clock at night shall be liable to be taken up and carried before Some justice of the peace who is herby (sic) desired to lay a fine of two Shillings a peace (sic) on all he finds guilty to be paid to those the Selectman shall order and Impower to take up sd persons and the Selectmen are hereby Desired to make use of such methods as they shall think most proper to suppress the aforesd persons from being on the wharf ofo about town after the time of night aforesd"

1727 thru 1734 Court records a lot of B&E cases with Indians

1730s Court records a lot of selling rum to Indians and Indian drunkeness cases

1733 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 178 Nantucket Friends commit themselves to abolitionism, demonstrated by publication in 1733 of "A Testimony Against the Anti-Christian Practice of Making Slaves of Men"

1762-08-07 NHA 229 folder 10 receipt for lending of unnamed black woman, Timothy White's papers

1774 Court records 1 p. 305, squeezed between 3/28/78 and 10/83 Government on Nantucket virtually shut down during the civil war. "The Court of Common Pleas having been Discontinued from March 1774 until October 1783 by reason of the war and revolution in North America; and with the war now being happily ended and America being owned and acknowledged for sovereign independent Commonwealth, the Courts now begin to take place upon the new Constitution, and to do business as formerly; may the blessing of heaven attend North America"

1775 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 180, citing letter from Abraham Williams to Nathaniel Freeman NHA Collection 197 Writes concerning "some particulars I have heard about Nantucket" and starts with a "considerable riot and affray there between the Negroes and Portuguese on the one side and inyhabitants on the other, in consequence whereof many our Indians and mulattoes are come off". Corroborates Daniel Vickers' observation that blacks, Indians, and Ports came to be regarded by their English employers as a single, undifferentiated, subordinate caste.'

1775-12-22 Proprietor Records 1 p. 134 Proprietors offer a bounty for dog heads. "Voted that Committee be chosen to kill the dogs that may be found at large" and give rewards for bringing in their heads

1778 Deedbook "Sheep Earmarks" Deedbook entirely devoted to sheep earmarks, 1778 through 1887

1783 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket" p. 233 historians use a 1783 decision (Commonwealth v Jennison) that freed a black man Quock Walker to mark the legal end of slavery in Massachusetts

1783-05-07 Proprietor Records 1 p. 152 Dogs are still around and are a problem

1790s Court 2 p. 50, 283, 260 a lot of bastardy cases. Mary Seymour (3-3-90 p. 50), Mary McCarthy (3-27-00), Hephzibah House (3-1-01 p. 283)

1796 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 253, citing Historic Nantucket July 1937 Benjamin Tupper writes to his mother on Nantucket from Havre, France: "I have bought a large ship of 500 tons and she sails this day for the West Indies...She carries 500 Negroes, if she arrives safe I shall have money enough to come home and live with my friends".

1798 Emil Guba, Nantucket Odyssey p. 103 first headstone in Colored cemetery

1799 Alexander Starbuck, History of Nantucket p. 567 In a report of Methodist MInister Snelling's visit to the island in 1799, it was reported that "the colored people desired to attend the meetings, but there was no room for them, so Mr. Snelling gave them an open air meeting on the Mill Hills"

1801-10-06 Court 2 p. 306-7 [placeholder] Ct. of Sessions. Rebecca Burrage, Phebe Wolf, Rachel Fish, Parnel Hillman for keeping "a house of ill fame, resorted to for the purpose of prostitution). Group pleads guilty, let go on promise of good behavior.

1807 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 179, citing J. Freeman's "Notes on Nantucket" in NP A visitor to Nantucket notes: "The Indians having disappeared, Negroes are now substituted in their place. Seamen of color are more submissive than the whites; but as they are more addicted to frolicking, it is difficult to get them aboard the ship when it is about to sail, and to keep them aboard, after it has arrived. The Negroes, though they are to be prized for their habits of obedience, are not as intelligent as the Indians."

1809 Harry B. Turner, "Nantucket Argument Settlers" Private printing (1936), p. 20 Second Cong. Church (Unitarian) is formed

1813 Nantucket Way" Sheep Wars -- sheep commons become convertible to individual property rights. 10 Mass 5 (1813). This leads to the Nantucket "Sheep War"

1817-03-06 NHA 87 folder 56 Oliver Gardner's papers include a receipt for a black man, unnamed

1818-04-25 Town Records 1807-1829, p. ___ public schools are debated but instead of establishing them, the town votes to continue the practice of giving financial aid to the poor who can not otherwise afford to attend the island's private schools. School Committee continues the duty of overseeing subsidies

1820 Census in Athenaeum no records of blacks

1820 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 179 By 1820, 274 people (or 4% of island population) call New Guinea home

1820-09-20 Inquirer October 4, 1821 Frequent intrusions having occured on the privileges of the Proprietors by peoples' claiming sheep as their own, by other marks than those of the ear marks, not having a legal right to them; it is therefore voted, that no person shall claim or hold Sheep as their own, running at large on the comons, or in pasture, by any other than the ear marks."

1820s "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 280-1 Inquirer carries news of West Indies resistance, miseries and horrors of slave trade and middle passage

1820s Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 182, citing variety of primary sources Hawaiian island natives begin showing up on Nantucket, though appear to be transient

1821 Harry B. Turner, "Nantucket Argument Settlers" Private printing (1936), p. 23 Nantucket Inquirer begins publishing

1821-08-16 Inquirer August 16, 1821 "The coloured people of this Island, have formed themselves, into a society for the purpose of religious worship -- they have a room fitted up for that purpose; and a preacher, of their own colour, is now officiating among them. We understand that the Rev. Lorenzo Dow, contemplates visiting this place, the last of this month"

1821-09-21 Inquirer September 21, 1821 "Lorenzo Dow is on a visit to this island. He preached in a field last Sunday, before a large number of people -- Meetings have been held, once or twice a day, at diferent parts of the Island for four or five days past."

1821-09-27 Inquirer September 27, 1821 "Pray, Mr. Printer, or some of your Correspondents, have the goodness to inform me if in your power, how many Inn holders and retailers of Spiritous liquors there are in this Town, and to whom the houses of those kept by Negroes belong." Signed by "A Citizen"

1821-10-04 Inquirer Oct. 4, 1821 follow up to letter from "A Citizen": "Whether our correspondent under the signature of 'A Citizen' expected or wished for an answer to his query in our last, through the medium of the Inquirer, we are not able to say; but we are however, able to assert that no Answer to it will appear in the columns of the Inquirer, while under the immediate direction and control of the present publisher; nor had we any idea of its being anticipated, when the query was handed for publication."

1822 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 280-1 Inquirer prints on front page a statement offered at annual meeting of Society of Friends (2 issues of Inquirer do this)

1822-03-28 Inquirer March 28, 1822 Report on break ins, etc. "A few evenings ago an old lady was attacked in the street by two black men, who took away her shawl, and as was supposed were attempting to take away a string of gold beads from her neck, when they were observed by a person and made their escape."

1822-05-12 NHA __ folder __ Absalom Boston's Industry sails, says poem supposedly written on board

1823 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 280-1 Inquirer prints report of Quaker Petition to British Parliament to end slavery in British dominions

1823 Harry B. Turner, "Nantucket Argument Settlers" Private printing (1936), p. 23 Nantucket is the leading whaling port in the country, with a total of 83 vessels in actual service (New Bedford is next with 42)

1824 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 280-1 Inquirer carries news about expatriot blacks to Sierra Leone

1824-08-21 NHA 10 folder AB 267 letter in the papers of the Ship Peru (1820-1824) lists kind of crew desired on the Peru: "six black men and one white man....one of them must be a Fiddler."

1825 Town Records 1825-1826, no page number fot April 1, 1826 free public grammar schools are formally established by the town. Five schools, 180 pupils. Some poor scholars are accomodated via subsidies in the four private schols. One of the five public schools is "composed of coloured children."

1825 School Committee report of 1827, in Town Reocrds vol 1825-1829, no p. numbers In its first year, the "African school" maintains average 30 scholars. Construction, rents, and contingencies come to $1,465, which is half the total school expenses of the Island that year. Total school population on island is about 300.

1825 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 182, citing Inquirer Inquirer reports: more than fifty natives of the South Sea Islands employed on board the whaleships belonging to this port," and that "many are now on the island. They are extremely tractable, free and ingenuous -- and if they become vicious the fault is not their own."

1825-01-03 Inquirer Jan. 3, 1825 ads for house in "Egypt"

1825-01-13 Inquirer Jan. 2, 1825 Notice published for estate of John Pompey, signed by commissioners

1825-03-26 Inquirer March 26, 1825 a notice is placed for a meeting to raise money for building a schoolhouse

1827-04 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 280-1 Inquirer prints an editorial condemning the policy of returning fugitive slaves

1828 Eduaord Stackpole letters NHA 335 folder 136 Acc. to letters from E. Stackpole, African Church on York and Pleasant was erected in either as a church in 1828 or else erected as a school 1826 (and church was organized a year later)

1829 School Committee Report for 1829 in Town Records, vol 1825-1829 no page numbers numbers indicate that town expenditure per scholar in 1828 was $3.90 for whites, $2 for blacks

1829-04-18 Inquirer Jan. 3, 1825 editorial notes with disappointment that no school committee members had bothered to show up for quarterly examination of African school, although many other whites had appeared. Editorial goes on to appeal to Nantucketers for pecuniary aid for African School

1829-05-02 Inquirer May 5, 1829 Coloured school's first black teacher (minister Jacob Perry, who was the 3rd teacher at that school) is forced to leave because his school salary is too meager

1829-07-18 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, p. 237, citing Inquirer of July 18, 1829 "On Tuesday last, the 'African Society' of this town celebrated the day, in commemoration of the principles which extend equal rights to all. We understand a very pertinent and appropriate address was delivered by the Rev. Mr. Perry, Pastor of the Society; and that a dinner on the occasion was provided in fine style -- after which a procession was formed, accompanied by martial music, passed through some of the principal streets of the town. We have not seen any of the toasts given on the occasion, consequently it is not in our power to oblige our readers by publishing them."

1830 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 280-1 by 1830s, expatriation of blacks is a frequent topic in Nantucket press

1830 Harry B. Turner, "Nantucket Argument Settlers" Private printing (1936), p. 26 Nantucket is the "third commercial town" in Massachusetts

1830-09-05 Nathaniel Philbrick, Away Off Shore p. 254 citing Inquirer 9-05-30 African American toasts recorded in dialect "De ship Loper and her crew -- strong as de lion, meek as de ram, catch de whales when he can see him, who do dat? -- Tune, Keep a look out there. Our Nantucket Carmen and Butchers -- no more like de Boston gentleman than Aunt Philis Painter's nose like a bunch of Horse radish. Tune -- Pitman's march. Misser President Jackson -- No more like Misser Henry Clay than Sam. Harris fiddle like a roll of blackball. Whale Captains of Nantucket and N. Bedford -- nore more like Capt. Starbook, than horse-foot like elephant. Woahoo -- Glad he cant speak no cuckold telltale, den all our captains go by him jus like ship Loper. Absalom Boston is recorded as saying "To Misser General Lafayette - He freed de poor Frenchmen - hope he come 200 years ago and free poor darky to de South" and "To Peoples of Color - may de enemy of our celebration and of African freedom, hab 'ternal itch and no benefit of scratch so long as he lib." And "To City of Boston - Where seed ob liberty come from - Washington plant him, Lafayette till him, may African reap him."

1832-02-26 NHA 37 folder 118 Kanaka found dead under Coffins barn on North Shore, lived in "Negro Town"

1833 Inquirer - for example, August 24, 1833 By 1833 the Inquirer had transformed itself from a moral broadsheet whose first page carried diatribes, to a twice-weekly commercial tool whose front page moral essays were bracketed by an increasing number of ads for everything from crumbs to coal to raisns to German flutes

1835 Eduaord Stackpole letters NHA 335 folder 136 Union Lodge (Masonic Society) donates chandelier to African Baptist Church on corner of Pleasant and York streets, according to letter from E. Stackpole to Mrs. Higgenbotham dated Dec. 15, 1976

1835 Obed Macy, History of Nantucket p. 138 of Nantucket blacks: Their inebriety, and want of economy kept them poor:

1837 School Committee Report for 1837 in Town Records vol 1834-1838, no page numbers Although African school is primary rather than Grammar, quality of education is defended. "The community for whose benefit this School was established is, in the opinion of your Committee, peculiarly fortunate in having a teacher for their Children able, zealous and faithful; one who knowing their wants, and feeling for their situation, is eminiently qualified to assist in the elevation of a race hitherto looked down upon, to a rank and station in which Colour shall no longer be considered a mark of ignorance; a cause of legal exceptions, or an excuse for apprehension

1838-02-23 Town Records 1838-1840 p. 53-56 School Commitee reports that "as the building now occupied as a school for colored children, has for some time been unwillingly rented for that purpose by the proprietors, it is Expedient that a Suitable School House be erected or purchased for the accomodation of this class of Scholars". New building goes up a year later

1838-06-2 Town Records, vol. 1838-1840, p. 78 It was "Voted Unanimously that this town pass a Special vote of thanks to the coloured men of ENgine Number 2 who pecularly exposed and Assiduous [sic] in their Exertions during the late Conflagration." One week later the vote was rescineded and it was "voted to reconsider the special vote of Thanks which was passed at the previous meeting." Instead, the women of the town are praised for their services in fighting the blaze.

1839-02-11 Town Records 1838-1840 p. 139 a new building is erected for "the accomodation of the children of Colour."

1840 Islander March 31, 1840 anti-slavery sentiment: Isaac Austin has ads for anti-slavery books throughout this year

1840-03-31 Islander March 31, 1840 booming economy - ads for girls and women wanted for house duties

1840-03-31 Islander March 31, 1840 "Quarterly meeting of Nantucket County Anti-Slavery Society will be holden at Franklin Hall, on Thursday evening next at 6 o'clock -- A. Gardner, Sec'y"

1840-04-07 Islander April 7, 1840 "An adjourned meeting of the Nantucket County Anti-Slavery Society will be holden at Franklin Hall on [Sunday? Saturday? notes are bad] next at 7 o'clock. The meeting will probably be adressed by Andrew M. Macy -- A. Gardner, Rec. Sec'y"

1840-05-26 Islander May 26, 1840 Candidates for admission to High Schol are invited by Sec. of School Committee Daniel Jones on Saturday the 30th at 8:30 am. Bring "a reading boook, Colburns's sequel, a slate and pencil."

1840-06-30 Islander June 30, 1840 Annual meeting of Nantucket County Anti Slavery Society next Thursday, placed by A. Gardner, Rec. Sec'y

1840-07-28 Islander July 28, 1840 A meeting of Anti Slavery Society will be held

1840-11-14 Islander November 14, 1840 Committee asks "All persons who have prepared articles for the Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Fair" leave them with Mrs. Nat Barney

1840-11-14 Islander November 14, 1840 public school examinations and examinations for high school are announced, to be Dec. 5th

1841 Arthur Gardner, "The Big Shop", Proceedings of the NHA ____, 19 __ When the memorable anti-slavery convention was held in Nantucket in August, 1841, and rotten eggs and brick-bats formed such potent arguments that public halls and churches were closed against the abolitionists for prudential reasons, the Big Shop tendered them its free use and guaranteed protection. The offer was accepted and the Big Shop men did picket duty outside while the business of the meeting went on insdie without interruption." The meeting was called by Anna Gardener, and attended by William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, and others. Douglass spoke

1841 Eduaord Stackpole letters NHA 335 folder 136 When Schools were integrated, African School became a church. Acc. to E. Stackpole letter dated October 4, 1979 to Afro American History Museum in Boston

1841 Barbara Linebaugh, African School Tempers flared during the 3-day Anti-Slavery Fair, leading to the Big Shop incident that ended in a riot in which abolitionists were pelted with stones and rotten eggs. Attendees at the Anti Slavery Fair included Stephen Foster (author of "Brotherhood of Thieves"), Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison

1841 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 239-241 Frederick Douglass describes a visit to Nantucket. "In the summer of 1841, a grand antislavery convention was held in Nantucket, under the auspices of Mr. Garrison and his friends...I determined on attending the meeting, though I had no thought of taking part in any of its proceedings. Indeed, I was not aware that any one connected with the convention so much as knew my name. Mr. William C. Coffin, a prominent abolitionist...had heard me speaking to my colored friends in the littlel schoolhouse on Second Street [New Bedford] where he worshiped...He sought me out in the crowd and invited me to say a few words. Thus sought out, and thus invited, I was was induced to express the feeling inspried by the occasion, and the fresh recollection of the scenes through which I had passed as a slave."

1841 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket," p. 238 Athenaeum is closed to blacks. So Obed Barney establishes a library over his store. In the Islander there appeared a notice from Black men thanking everyone who had established a reading room.

1841 Islander, May 1, 1841 Public health notices and fire department notices are regular elements of paper now -- a real urban city

1841 Islander, May 1, 1841 by mid-1841, Islander has moved from one page to two pages of ads

1841 Islander pages are full of quack remedies, booksellers, dentists, fashion items, boarders, private school (education as well as dancing and drawing), hair restoration, insurance

1841-01-06 Islander Jan 6, 2842 An Anti Slavery Library is established over Obed Barney's store, free of charge. British and American writers. This ad runs repeatedly throughout the winter and spring

1841-01-23 Islander, Jan. 23, 1841 Annoucement for the Anti Slavery Fair, which will carry a number of fashion accessories as well as Liberty Bell for 1841 and The Slave by Mrs. Opie. Admission is 6.5 cents

1841-02-05 Town Records 1841-1845 p. 61-64 Edward Gardner moves that qualified Negro children be admitted to the high school. Rejected. Committeeman John Show moves "to educate the coloured Children as to place in the same manner as they have in the last Ten years." Isaac Austin suggests that the Town has no right to instruct School Committee on subject of schools. Shaw's motion passes. School Committee does recommend "the establishment of some plan, whereby the higher branches of education may be communicated to the children of the colored population as fully and as satisfactorily as to those of whole of the white citizens."

1841-02-13 Inquirer Feb. 13, 1841 editorial note re. letter writer in today's paper who alleges a "confraternity" in the composition of the school committee ticket. Editorial note reminds members they legislate not for themselves "but for the MAJORITY" and not for the "present prevalence of any one political or sectarian opinion, but to the welfare of the rising generation." (The letter referenced, signed "Liberty", talks about political parties and selection of people to vacant seats as opposed to at large elections to fill them

1841-02-20 Inquirer Feb. 20, 1841 sectarian debate re. school committee continues with another letter

1841-02-27 Inqiuirer Feb. 27, 1841 sectarian debate re. school committee continues with another letter

1841-03-13 Inquirer March 13, 1841 "A gang of petty thieves, that had for a long time been loafing and prowling about on the purlieus of Guinea, was broken up on Monday last by officers Russell and Cashman -- Four of its members, charged with the foul crime of stealing hens and turkies, were brought before Justice Whitman, convicted, and sentenced to the House of Correction, one for the term of four months, and the others each for six months. Three of the foregoing were blacks. One the same day, a black fellow, who has been staggering about the streets for several months, and is popularly known as "Old Times," was sent to the House of Industry, for six months, as a common drunkard."

1841-03-13 Inquirer March 13, 1841 sectarian debate re. school committee continues with another letter

1841-04-10 Islander, April 10, 1841 Seeking one male teacher for African School

1841-04-10 Islander, April 10, 1841 Requirements for HS exams are posted: "In reading, writing, spelling and geography, a proficiency satisfactory to the Examining Committee. In Arithmatic, an acquaintance with the principles developed in the first part of Colburn's sequel. In Grammar, an ability to parse with facility and general correctness, common English prose."

1841-05-01 Islander, May 1, 1841 Selectmen issue an appeal - boys are running amuck in the streets

1841-08-07 Islander, August 7, 1841 "A series of Public Anti Slavery meetings will be holen t the Atheneum Hall, commencing on Tuesday evening next at 7 1/2 o'clock. William Lloyd Garrison and other distinguished Abolitionists are expected to participate in the proceedings of the meeting." -- A. Gardner, Secretary. Public is invited

1841-08-07 Islander, August 7, 1841 "A colored woman, of the name of Wilson, attempted to commit suicide in this place, last Wednesday, by swallowing a large dose of arsenic. The fact of her having taken poison was early discovered by her friends, who called in Dr. Ruggles, through whose skilful treatment her life was preserved." So doctors served both communities. (Note the paper carried lots of sensational suicide attempts by women, see August 14 issue in fact, not just blacks and not just Nantucketers)

1841-08-07 Islander, August 7, 1841 The same issue of Islander carries meeting of abolitionist society, suicide effort, story about slave uprising in New Orleans, joke about colored man in Harlem trying to set fire to water pump (and a story about how a water pump DID get set on fire somewhere else)

1841-08-14 Islander, August 14, 1841 Anti Slavery Society meeting is covered by Islander. Not just Nantucketers -- committee members from around New England attended, passed a lot of antislavery resolutions. Nantucket President is David Joy, VPs are ISaac Austin, Peter May, Andrew Macy. Secretary is Charlotte Austin

1841-08-28 Islander, August 28, 1841 Nantucket school committee invites Horace Man to address a County Education Convention to be held at North Congregational Church

1841-09-04 Islander, Sept. 4, 1841 Islander reports on Education Convention. Many concerns about moving children too fast for their own abilities. Concern about Sch. Committee treating teachers with respect. Whipping kids might be necessary but should be avoided. And Samuel Jenks pushes hard for introducing vocal studies in schools

1841-10-04 Islander, Oct. 9, 1841 An "adjourned meeting" of Nantucket County Anti-Slavery Society announced, A. Gardner Rec. Secy

1841-10-23 Islander, Oct. 23, 1841 Anti-Slavery Fair is explained in a letter signed by Anna Gardner, Eliza Barney, Charlotte Austin. The event held annually in Boston hopes to "induce people to investigate its claims, who could not have been reached so readily through any other medium." Cuase has gained momentum, raising more and more money. Until last year, Nantucket was a minor part, raising about $20. Last year, $300+. So the team is soliciting contribution of goods for the next fair

1842 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 239-241 Frederick Douglass addresses Nantucketers, focusing on the slave system robbing both masters and slaves of human dignity. This is the 2nd Antislavery Convention on Nantucket and he gets criticized largely because some of his allies have criticized clergy for not taking strong enough anti-slavery stance

1842-01-06 Islander Jan 6, 1842 The Committee appointed by the (colored) legal [??] voters in Nantucket to superintend their Reading Room beg leave to return their grateful acknowledgements to all who so kindly contributed their aid in erecting the above named establishment." Signed William Harris, William H. Harris, Henry Wheeler, William W. Morris Sec'y

1842-01-15 Islander, Jan. 15, 1842 Letter to the editor from "R": "The Negro's Exhortation to their white bretheren". Ends with verse: "Ay, educate us in your schools!/Remove the scorn from minds of fools!/Give us those rights the state denies/then o'er prejudice we'll rise" and R writes "It would be well for some of our abolitionists to look over the above."

1842-02-12 Town Records 1841-1845 p. 69 Town Meeting resolves that since the cause of education is of paramount importance, involving the most cherished communal values and interests, Nantucket should lay aside "party differences". "If in either of our schools there is any inequality or discrimination, every consideration of duty and Justice requires us to lay aside our party feelings and prejudices and place the Scholars in that school, in the other public schools, with reference to their eligibility to said schools."

1842-02-19 Inquirer Feb. 19, 1842 carries a tidbit called "the tables turned" that tells the story of an event in the Eastern Railroad Depot in Boston a few days ago where a white person took a seat in a colored car. "Presently a negro looked in and, seeing the intruder, went to the Conductor and requested him to turn out the white man, as he preferred exclusively the society of his own kin. With some difficulty the young gentleman was induced to resign his place"

1843 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 239-241 Frederick Douglass attends the 3rd Antislavery Convention on Nantucket and is appointed to business committee

1843-02-18 Town Records 1841-1845 p. 145-161 At town meeting, a dissenting minority school report is signed by Nathaniel Barney. "Our public Schools are instituted for the good of the whole people, and the law for their establishment recognizes no discrimination whatever as regards to condition or color." Minority coalition insists that theh School Committee is bound by law to place scholars into any schools to which they were qualified. Adjournment. Latre in the day, minority report is rejected by town vote, 194-160. What passed instead was "that the African School be continued as heretofor" and the usual $500 in support for that school is approved. Then the splinter group adds a new charge: thrift. "Every principle of Justice and hmanity, as well as of economy requires that this school no longer be continued." Adjournment to next week

1843-02-23 Barbara Linebaugh p. 24, citing Town Records 1841-1845 p. 178 Volatile Town Meeting. Public citizens weigh in. Dr. Winslow, not a school committeeman nor selectman [??] motions that "if either of the scholars now instructed in the African School would in the opinion of the school Committee be benefitted by a removal into the Grammar School, or into the High School, if eligible therefore that he or they be severall placed in said schools". William Easton immediately asks for indefinite postponement of the resolution, which then passes. Then arguments turn to the legality of voting money earmarked specifically and separately for African school. Committeman William Starbuck rises and says if that's illegal, they've been breaking the law for a while. He asks if anyone had ever suffered inconvenience or harm from this alleged breach of the law -- and affirmative replies are heard through the room. At this point he motions the subject of schools be indefinitely postponed. Sustained. But before the meeting adjourns, a Town Warrant is presented that moves "To see if the Town will establish a School for all Children having Red Hair"

1843-04-09 Town Records 1841-1845 p. 181and also School Committee Report of Feb. 10, 1844 on p. 245 Commiteeman John Shaw repeatedly tries to put town on record on integration. Biting resolution after biting resolution is introduced. "That the School Committee keep said school for the education of coloured Children apart by themselves. And further Resolved, that it is the sense of this meeting that should a child apply for admission into either of our schools (except said York Street School) and be found to have any taint of African or Indian blood, said child shall be refused admission, although living in the district and every way qualified for an entrance of the School." Rejected. So he introduces the exact opposite: "the instruction relative to the African School was that the Committee Keep that school for such children as may choose to go there; but when a child applies for admission into either of our schools, if residing in the district and otherwise qualified, said child shall be admitted without reference to the color of its skin." Indefinitely tabled following motion by William Starbuck, and meeting proposed adjourned. But before adjournment, Meeting finally does vote to desegregate Nantucket public schools. African School becomes district school, primary level, renamed "York Street School" and intended "for the accomodation of all families in the neighborhood of it". And School Commitete "admitted all coloured children freely into any of the Schools, requiring only the same qualifications, as to Scholarship and local residence, as are required of the white children."

1843-04-09 Town Records 1843-1845 p. 181 Town Meeting entirely devoted to integration. Confusing and inflamed. William Starbuck ends up proposing that those who want to run the School Committee against the wishes of the town should resign. No action is taken at this meeting, and another meeting is held 5 days later

1843-04-15 1843-04-15 Inquirer "Fair Play" writes a letter insisting that blacks and whites were meant by nature and God to be kept separate -- has to do with school controversy. Inky immediately adds afterwards a statement abhoring slavery

1844 Report of School Committee 1845, Town Records 1845-1846 p. 105-108 The year of black boycott. Laments that "Many vexatory occurences and Untoward events have conspired during the year causally to disturb and interrupt the proceedings...In the effort to furnish a legal, unexceptionable, and conveniently situated Schoo, for the purpose specified, your Committee were thwarted by influences entirely beyond their power of their provisions to control; and altho abundant provision for instruction was constantly at hand, none chose to avail themselves thereof, for the space of some months, save a few pauper children...It will be seen from the concise statement of facts, that if any colored child has been deprived as some contend, of the means of eduction, it is neither the fault of your Committee nor of the Community at large." Goes on later to say "that it had no right to gratify the wish of a small portion of its inhabitants for a social malgamation offensive to all the rest". Goes on to say (though this is later stricken from record) that it had "seen with painful emotions the pernicity with which those who call themselves the Friends of the colored people have struggled to thwart the action of the committee within its proper sphere...This group seens for volunerable places, not that they may be cured, but through which to stab."

1844 Report of School Committee next year, Feb. 8, 1845, in Town Records 1841-1845 p. 24-31 black children are gathered from all the other schools to send them back to York Street school

1844 School Committee Report 1844-10-2 Town Records 1841-1845 p. 245 In 1st year of integration, York St. School instructs 51 children

1844-02-10 Barbara Linebaugh and School Committeee Report in Town Records 1841-1845 p. 245-248 7 of the 8 School Committee majority (the integrationists) are voted out of office, as are most integrationists who held town office. As their last act, the outgoing school committee members file glowing report. "Early in the year [we] were called upon to decide whether the children of people of color should be admitted into the Schools upon the same basis as the children of whites. Your Committee were well satisfied that the laws of the state fully recognized an equality of political rights, in all cases whatsoever, and that the Committee of the Town had no more right to refuse to coloured children a place in any of the Schools, they being qualified, equally with the children in such Schools, than they would have to deprive their parents of the rights of voting, or Speaking in a public town meeting, if qualified in the same manner as the white voters or speakers. IN fact as has been stated, the laws of Massachusetts and of the Constitution...fully and clearly admit a perfect equality of political and legal rights, regardless of the color of the skin; then why should the School Committee refuse him the protection, or withhold any of the advantages to be derived from the political compact, or the laws made under it, when he is an equal partner in that compact, for the good as well as for the evil. Your Committee could only answer thus, Go child of color and take your place in the School, you are equally as well entitled to it as any other child, take it and improve it to the utmost, and God protect the right." Minority dissent see below.

1844-02-10 cont. Barbara Linebaugh and School Committeee Report in Town Records 1841-1845 p. 245-248 Minority dissent filed by Samuel Jenks (sole signer) questions whether the School Committee was fair not only to black but white children. He claimed that allowing blacks into the upper schools denied qualified whites since space was limited. He also said that York Street School as a black school "possessed peculiar advantages...a convenient location, an able instructor, and so few pupils (about 30) that, consequently, each commanded more of the attention and services of the teacher, than any one can now obtain, who has been removed into a larger School, with some 200 school fellows."

1844-02-12 Town Records vol. 1841-1845 p. 277 New school committee wastes no time in reopening integration debate. John Shaw is returning integrationist. Integrationist citizen Andrew Macy tries to put town on record "That the Town do mean to deprive every child having any appreciable mixture of Negro or Indian blood, of the privilege of attending any schools where there are white children." Rejected. Ultimately, it was voted at the meeting "that the coloured children be instructed by themselves as far as the same may be deemed practicable by the School Committee"

1844-04-19 Town Record 1841-1845 p. 273-274 Town meeting examins integration. Wesley Barry speaks out, and citizen Andrew Macy proposes resolutions along with Committeman Shaw: Macy introduces "That the town in struct the School Committee to place the exclusion on the ground of color and make their record to that effect." Approved. "Andrew M. Macy then offered the following motion: 'You are hereby notified that you are to be removed from the school in which you now are ot the York Street School on Monday next because you are colored.' which was not adopted. John H. Shaw moved to add to Charles Bunkers' resolution 'that the York Street School is established for colored children exclusively and that they advertise in the newspapers that such is the case.' which was not adopted. John H. Shaw moved to strike out of amendment above all after theh words 'moved'; and to insert that the York Street School is not established exclusively for colored children, which was not adopted."

1845 Arthur Gardner, "The Big Shop", Proceedings of the NHA ____, 19 __ Sheep War

1845-09-3 Town Records 1845-1846 p. 53-54 All 13 members of the 1845 (??) School Committe are ousted and integrationsts fill nine of the vacant seats.

1846 Barbara Linebaugh, p. 49 Phebe Ann Boston and Eunice Ross (by now 24) enter the regular Nantucket school system

1846 School Committee Report 1847 in Town Records 1846-1848 p. 47-51 Integration restored. In fall of 1846, applications are accepted from black children to enter various schools, and so many that the black popuolation of York Street school was drained of its constituency. It was "deemed expedient to discontinue it; which was accordinly done, and the children remaining in it be transferred to the other Schools."

1846-01-21 Iniquirer Jan. 21, 1846 Part 1 of letter from "P" objects to an article in "The Warder" that "a few days ago published what he called a 'True State of the Colored Question" that "was garbled, false, and wicked." (Per Nantucket Argument Settlers, Harry B. Turner private printing (1936) p.31, Warder was a short-lived newspaper) P notes that Nantucket divides itself into districts by the school committee. "These lines have been alterered from time to time, to meet changes in the number of children to the various sections of town, and every house in the compact part of it is included in one of these sections, whether its occupants be white or black. Each district contains one Grammar School, and one or more Primary and Introductory schools...The High School by law is common to all the inhabitants of the town. One of these dividing lines, that separating the South and West School districts, runs through the portion of the town where the colored people live, placing about half of them in each district." Despite this, the town kept a school for colored children. In 1843 some colored children applied for admission into the Grammar Schools, and School Committee accepted them into the two different schools where they lived. They also "changed the character of the African School. They gook off its exclusiveness, placed a female teacher in it instead of a male, and taught in it only the Introductory and Primary branches of education." When these changes were made, "some of the inhabitants were dissatisfied, a town meeting was called, and the Committee were instructed to change the whole matter back again." They did not

1846-01-23 Inquirer Jan. 23, 1846 Part 2 of Letter from "P": School Committee placed 8 colored children in west Grammar, and "eight or nine" in the South Grammar. Each school at that point had about 150 students. "Not a solitary complaint was made to the committee against any of them during the year". But at 1844 town meeting, with a new committee elected that year, the Town instructed the committee to educate the colored children at York Street. School Committee majority (divided with a strong minority) placed a male teacher at York Street and advertised "to the effect that it was a Grammar School for the children living in the vicinity." The colored children form Introductory and Primary -- who were not qualified for Grammar School yet -- applied for admission into the INtroductory and Primary Schools of their districts, and were refused admission. "They then left the York street school, all except four paupers under the care of the Overseers for the Poor, who remained". Town meeeting is called, confirms action of the School committee and directs the committee to exclude colored and children and put that on record. Committee excludes but doesn't put on record (one member privately tells P it's fear of legal damages). Re-secgregation begins. West School, kids are called out by name and told they are provided for at York Street school and no longer will be allowed admission at West Grammar.

1848-09-03 NHA 84 folder 29 African Baptist Church formally admitted to Baptist Association

1849 Arthur O. White, "Salem's Antebellum Black Community: Seedbed of the School Integration Movement" in Essex INstitute Historical Collection p. 111. Citing letter from John Shaw and School Committee of Nantucket to Boston School Committee. Can be found in "Miscellaneous Papers of the Boston School Committee, 1849" in the Rare Books section of Boston Public Library Nantucket School Committeeman John Shaw writes letter to Boston School Committee saying that public schools should be opened to blacks because "to deny them was illegal and unjust, the attendance of the children at school was irregular, and their progress in study slower."

1850 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 239-241 Frederick Douglass lectures at Nantucket Atheneum

1855 Inquirer In 1855 the Inquirer went to publication three times per week (MWF)

1855-06-27 Inquirer June 27, 1855 Dear Sir - Coming to Nantucket to-day in the steamer Eagle's Wing, it was my good fortune to see at the dining table a colored man. There he sat amidst others of a lighter compliexion as upright, as gentlemanly, as respectable as any." Writer compares this to a situation recently in New York, where "a colored clergyman was forcibly denied a seat in the cars, simply on account of his color."

1885 "African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 239-241 Frederick Douglass address overflow audience (people have to be turned away) at Atheneum, and then attends party at home of Mrs. Matthew Starbuck

1885-08-22 African Americans on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket", p. 232-233, citing Inquirer of August 22, 1885 Inky runs citation of Boston deed of manumission (see 1760-07-31)