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William Simpson

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Title

William Simpson

Subject

Enslaved Person-Virginia-Shenandoah County

Date

February 3, 1842

Contributor

Eryn Kawecki

Identifier

EnslavedPerson:20004

Birth Date

Unknown

Birthplace

Unknown

Death Date

Unknown

Occupation

Enslaved Person

Biographical Text

William was sentenced in Shenandoah County and was sent to the penitentiary on July 18, 1816.

Bibliography

A List of Slaves and Free persons of color received in the Penitentiary of Virginia for Sale and transportation from the 25th June 1816 to the 4th February 1842, February 3, 1842, African American Narrative Digital Collection, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Additional Information

Enslaved by John Fay.
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Citation

“William Simpson,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed January 11, 2026, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/15085.

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