1809-10-15 Freedom Seeking: Nelly
- Identifier
- NJS-EVE-01022
- Source
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Runaway ad for Nelly, by Amy Walker Cheston
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Runaway ad for Nelly, by Amy Walker Cheston, "10 DOLLARS REWARD," Trenton Federalist, November 6, 1809.
- Event Description
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On October 15, 1809, a 16-year-old Black girl named Nelly ran away from her enslaver Amey (Amy) Cheston of Stony Brook, near Princeton, New Jersey.
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Transcript of the source document:
"10 DOLLARS REWARD.
RANAWAY from the subscriber on the 15th instant, a Negro Girl, named Nelly, 16 years of age. Stout built, rather short, yellow complexion, long Indian hair, curled before, bold, but rather down looking. Had on a white gown, light shawl, straw bonnet, and black shoes; also took with her a green umbrella with a fringe. Whoever will take up said girl, and return her to her mistress living near Stoney-Brook, two and a half miles this side of Princeton, shall receive the above reward.
AMEY CHESTON.
October 24, 1809." - Event Type
- Freedom Seeking
- Date
- October 15, 1809
- Location of Event
- Stony Brook, Princeton
- Primary Participants
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Nelly (b. 1793)
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02426
Role: Runaway
Age: 16
Status: Enslaved
Enslaver(s) of this participant:
- Amy Walker Cheston (1744-1841)
Verbatim description from source:
"Negro Girl, named Nelly, 16 years of age. Stout built, rather short, yellow complexion, long Indian hair, curled before, bold, but rather down looking" - Additional Participants
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Amy Walker Cheston (1744-1841)
Person identifier: NJS-PER-02427
Role: Enslaver, Advertiser - Record Contributor
- Larissa Jimenez Gratereaux
- Princeton & Slavery Project