Nell (b. 1778) {aka Bets}
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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-01958
- Given Name
- Nell
- Alternate Name
- Bets
- Birth Date
- 1778
- Sex
- Female
- Occupation
- Domestic Service
- Biographical Description
- Nell (also called Bets) was a woman of African descent who resided on Staten Island, New York. She was born circa 1778. She was enslaved by John P. Poillon and worked as a domestic servant. She ran away from her enslaver on May 27, 1810.
- Keywords
- African descent person
- Places
- Staten Island, New York
- Enslaved by
- John P. Poillon
- Record Contributor
- Xandria McKinley
- Linked Events
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Primary Participant in:
- 1810-05-27 Freedom Seeking: Nell (Role: Runaway)
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