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Ess (b. 1788)

Research Tips: This person of African descent has 1 related event in the database, listed at the bottom of this page.
Identifier: NJS-PER-01983
Given Name: Ess
Birth Date: 1788
Sex: Female
Biographical Description: Ess was a Black woman born circa 1788. She was enslaved by Samuel Berrien of Allentown, NJ. She escaped in 1805 together with two other young women. Her enslaver thought that she was living in the vicinity of Burlington after her escape.
Keywords: African descent person
Places: Allentown; Burlington
Enslaved by: Samuel Berrien (ca. 1766-1830)
Related Person: Isabella (b. 1784); Harriet (b. 1785)
Record Contributor: Kate Jackson
Linked Events: Primary Participant in:

1805-02-01 Freedom Seeking: Isabella, Harriet, Ess (Role: Runaway)