Merrell (b. 1815) {child of Bett}
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This person of African descent has 1 related event in the database, listed at the bottom of this page.
- Identifier
- NJS-PER-01885
- Given Name
- Merrell
- Birth Date
- July 27, 1815
- Biographical Description
- Merrell was born in 1815, the child of Bett (enslaved by Thomas Edgar of Woodbridge, NJ). The sex of the child was not listed on the birth certificate and is uncertain based on the name. Under the provisions of New Jersey's Gradual Abolition Act of 1804, Merrell was considered a slave for a term of years and would become eligible for emancipation upon reaching age 21 (if a girl) or age 25 (if a boy).
- Keywords
- African descent person
- Places
- Woodbridge
- Enslaved by
- Thomas Edgar (ca. 1774-1849)
- Child of
- Bett
- Record Contributor
- Lindsey Dixon
- Jesse Bayker
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Primary Participant in:
- 1815-07-27 Birth: Merrell (Role: Child)
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