Harry
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Title
Harry
Subject
Enslaved Person-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Date
March 13, 1830 and
April 13, 1830
April 13, 1830
Contributor
Zach Hottel
Identifier
EnslavedPerson:18354
Person Item Type Metadata
Birth Date
Unknown
Birthplace
Unknown
Death Date
Unknown
Occupation
Enslaved Person
Biographical Text
On March 13, 1830, Harry was charged with attempted rape of Martha Samberson, while he was employed by Benjamin Blackford.
On April 13 of that year, the court found Harry not guilty after hearing the testimony of a defense witness. Harry was discharged, and the court ordered David Henderson (Harry's enslaver) to pay Harry's attorney $15.
On April 13 of that year, the court found Harry not guilty after hearing the testimony of a defense witness. Harry was discharged, and the court ordered David Henderson (Harry's enslaver) to pay Harry's attorney $15.
Bibliography
Nancy Stewart, "African Americans in Shenandoah County, Virginia Notebooks," vol. 2, book A, (2010), 25.
Additional Information
Enslaved by David Henderson.
Citation
“Harry,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed October 5, 2024, http://archives.countylib.org/items/show/14771.
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