Title

1730 Sale: Ukawsaw Gronniosaw

Identifier

NJS-EVE-00023

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.

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

Date

1730

Date Certainty

Inferred

Location of Event

New York City, NY

Raritan Valley

Primary Participant

Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (c. 1710-1775)

Enslaver

Mr. Vanhorn

Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen (1691-1747)

Participant Details

DETAILS FOR PRIMARY PARTICIPANTS:

*** Ukawsaw Gronniosaw (c. 1710-1775) ***
Role: Sold Person
Age category: Adult
Status: Enslaved
Enslaver(s) of this participant:
- Mr. Vanhorn
- Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen (1691-1747)

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DETAILS FOR OTHER PARTICIPANTS:

Mr. Vanhorn
Role: Enslaver - Seller

Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen (1691-1747)
Role: Enslaver - Buyer

Record Contributor

Jesse Bayker