John High (1759-1836) · New Jersey Slavery Records

Research Tips: This white person has 3 related events in the database, listed at the bottom of this page.
Identifier: NJS-PER-02824
Given Name: John
Family Name: High
Birth Date: 1759
Death Date: 1836
Sex: Male
Biographical Description: John High was an enslaver who resided in the vicinity of Scotch Plains in Westfield township, Essex County, New Jersey, in the early 19th century (this area is now in Union County).
Keywords: white person; enslaver
Places: Westfield; Scotch Plains
Enslaver of: Jack (b. 1781)
References: This person is represented on the following page(s):
Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19164033
Record Contributor: Kate Jackson
Linked Sources: Author:

Runaway ad for Jack, by John High (Runaway ad for Jack, by John High, "FIFTEEN DOLLARS REWARD," Centinel of Freedom, October 13, 1801, p. 3.)

Runaway ad for Jack, by John High (Runaway ad for Jack, by John High, "TEN DOLLARS REWARD," Centinel of Freedom, May 18, 1802, p. 3.)
Linked Events: Additional Participant in:

1801-10-06 Freedom Seeking: Jack (Role: Enslaver, Advertiser)

1801-12 Capture: Jack (Role: Enslaver, Captor)

1802-05-16 Freedom Seeking: Jack (Role: Enslaver, Advertiser)