Title

1730, Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, Sale

Identifier

NJS-EVE-00023

Event Description

According to Ukawsaw Gronniosaw's autobiography, the Rev. Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen purchased Gronniosaw from his former enslaver named Vanhorn for 50 pounds. As the result of this sale, Gronniosaw moved from Vanhorn's household in New York City to Frelinghuysen's home in Raritan, New Jersey.

See p. 12 in Gronniosaw's book:
"Mr. Freelandhouse, a very gracious, good Minister, heard it, and he took a great deal of notice of me, and desired my master to part with me to him. He would not hear of it at first, but, being greatly persuaded, he let me go, and Mr. Freelandhouse gave £50. for me."

Event Type

Freedom status transaction: Sale

Action Status

Completed

Date

1730

Date Certainty

Approximate

Location

New York, NY

Destination

Raritan Valley, NJ

Primary Participant

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (c. 1710-1775)

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

about 20

Freedom Status

Enslaved

Enslaver of Primary Event Participant

Mr. Vanhorn

Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen (1691-1747)

Seller

Mr. Vanhorn

Buyer

Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen (1691-1747)

Currency

pound

Price

50

Source

A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African Prince, As Related by Himself

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw. A Narrative of the Most Remarkable Particulars in the Life of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, an African Prince, As Related by Himself. Bath, England: Printed by W. Gye, 1772. Page 12.

Author

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (c. 1710-1775)

Record Contributor

Jesse Bayker