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The Aborigines of North America
Randolph Slaves "aka" Prisoners of War!
The narrative of the Missouri Compromise is a familiar tale to historians of the nineteenth century. The discussions around Missouri’s statehood began in Congress on December 18, 1818. Concerned about the potential expansion of slavery into new western territories, Congressman James Tallmadge of New York introduced a proposal to phase out slavery gradually in Missouri. Under this plan, any black individuals born in Missouri after achieving statehood would be granted freedom, and the existing enslaved population would experience a gradual emancipation over time.
About Fugitive Slave Newspaper Ads:
Welcome to our webpage dedicated to researching and reporting on historical Randolph County newspaper ads. We focus on the inheritance and sale of enslaved individuals who were considered property by their overseers and the United States Government, the entity responsible for upholding the practice of selling so-called Negro or Indigenous beings of North America.
During our research of hundreds of historical ads, we uncovered a wealth of information. Names, ages, and genders are frequently provided, offering insights into the lives of those who were regarded as commodities. Additionally, these ads often reveal the names of overseers and intricate details about their estates, making them invaluable resources for genealogy research.
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The Slave Ad depicted above reveals a hidden gem of historical significance. According to the advertisement published in St. Charles, Missouri, on August 7th, 1854, the runaway prisoner of war was identified as a servant girl named “Ann.” Described as a bright copper-colored mulatto, of medium height, with a rather slight form, Ann is estimated to be about 20 years of age.
The purported overseer, Catherine E. Pitts, offered compensation for Ann’s capture: $25 if apprehended within St. Charles County, $50 if captured outside the county, and $100 if apprehended beyond state lines and returned, or if she is detained so Catherine can reclaim possession of her.
The gem is the sketch on the left is clearly depicting a girl often identified as “Black” or Negro, but the description in the add says that she is a bright, copper-colored mulatto. According to his-story, writings of several explorers recounting the copper-colored peoples they first encountered on the soils of America. This is relevant details, because many records from Randolph County such as the Census, clearly shows the transition from identifying some
Newspaper made available courtesy of The State Historical Society of Missouri.
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