Israel
Files
Title
Israel
Subject
Enslaved Person-Virginia-Shenandoah County
Description
1863
Contributor
Eryn Kawecki
Relation
"Leah Cath", EnslavedPerson:20079
Winny, EnslavedPerson:20075
Orange, EnslavedPerson:20076
Laura, EnslavedPerson:20077
Identifier
EnslavedPerson:20078
Birth Date
ca. 1851
Birthplace
Unknown
Death Date
Unknown
Occupation
Enslaved Person
Biographical Text
In April of 1862, Israel escaped with General Banks's army.
Bibliography
Record of Slaves that have escaped to the enemy during the war [1861-1863], 1863, Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative Digital Collection, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
Additional Information
Enslaved by Samuel Painter.
Citation
“Israel,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed January 12, 2026, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/15013.
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