Elisha (b. 1795) · New Jersey Slavery Records

Elisha (b. 1795)

Research Tips: This person of African descent has 3 related events in the database, listed at the bottom of this page.
Identifier: NJS-PER-02588
Given Name: Elisha
Birth Date: 1795
Sex: Male
Biographical Description: Elisha was a Black man born circa 1795. He was ensalved by John Tucker of Rahway, then sold to George Farmer of Belle Vue (an estate in the vicinity of present-day Highland Park in Middlesex County). He ran away from George Farmer in 1816.
Keywords: African descent person
Places: Rahway; Belle Vue, Highland Park (formerly in Piscataway); Piscataway
Enslaved by: George Farmer (1761-1818); John Tucker
Record Contributor: Kate Jackson
Linked Events: Primary Participant in:

1815-09 Jailing: Elisha (Role: Jailed Person)

1815-09-09 Sale: Elisha (Role: Sold Person)

1816-01-27 Freedom Seeking: Elisha (Role: Runaway)