Charles Graham

1852-1902 In 1862, the District of Columbia emancipated the individuals enslaved within its borders; it also offered reparations to the enslavers, who could no longer force labor from the freed. George Washington Young submitted a list of the people he enslaved so as to be compensated. Among the names is the family group of Grahams:Continue reading “Charles Graham”

Maria Dent | Domestic

Known Information In 1840, Susan Dent had two younger Free Black individuals living in her household. One was a female whose age is consistent with Maria Dent’s in the 1850 & 1860 Census. Sources Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington Ward 3, Washington, District of Columbia;Roll: 56; Page: 170a | ancestry.com Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington Ward 3, Washington, District of Columbia; Page: 717 |Continue reading “Maria Dent | Domestic”

Susan and Isaac Johnson | Freedom

Known Information Susan and Isaac Johnson are the parents of Cassandra Johnson who married Bruce Dent in 1830. Sources Provine, D. S. (1996). District of Columbia free Negro registers, 1821-1861. Bowie, Md: Heritage Books. Rogers, H. H., & District of Columbia. (2007). Freedom & slavery documents in the District of Columbia. Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press.. Land Record,Continue reading “Susan and Isaac Johnson | Freedom”

Johnson Family | Thomas Hurdle, witness

Known Information Susan and Isaac Johnson are the parents of Cassandra Johnson, the first wife of Bruce Dent. Sources Susan and Isaac Johnson registered the free status of her two sons, Jacob and Charles Johnson, on 15 September 1827 in the District of Columbia. In this registration, Thomas Hurdle “swears that Isaac, [Sr.] and hisContinue reading “Johnson Family | Thomas Hurdle, witness”

Louis B Graham | Stable Boss for the Coal Yard

Known Information Louis B Graham was the son of William Henry Graham and Mary “Mollie” Thomas. He was born in 1896 and died in 1927. He was 29 years old. Sources Draft Card In 1917, the Selective Service Act allowed the government to raise a national army to fight in World War I. Registration beganContinue reading “Louis B Graham | Stable Boss for the Coal Yard”

Doradie Stewart and Rebecca Caroline Deville

This blog post is one of a series that explores the lives of the people enslaved by the Sasscer family, who lived south of Upper Marlboro in Prince George’s County, MD. The primary estate for the family was named Pleasant Hills and additional posts about the people can be found under the category “Pleasant Hills”.Continue reading “Doradie Stewart and Rebecca Caroline Deville”

Ariana Stewart and Pinkney Brown

This blog post is one of a series that explores the lives of the people enslaved by the Sasscer family, who lived south of Upper Marlboro in Prince George’s County, MD. The primary estate for the family was named Pleasant Hills and additional posts about the people can be found under the category “Pleasant Hills”.

Addison Stewart and Caroline Stewart

This blog post is one of a series that explores the lives of the people enslaved by the Sasscer family, who lived south of Upper Marlboro in Prince George’s County, MD. The primary estate for the family was named Pleasant Hills and additional posts about the people can be found under the category “Pleasant Hills”.

Dora Stewart and John Henry Stewart

This blog post is one of a series that explores the lives of the people enslaved by the Sasscer family, who lived south of Upper Marlboro in Prince George’s County, MD. The primary estate for the family was named Pleasant Hills and additional posts about the people can be found under the category “Pleasant Hills”.Continue reading “Dora Stewart and John Henry Stewart”