James Edgar
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- Identifier
- NJS-PER-02886
- Given Name
- James
- Family Name
- Edgar
- Sex
- Male
- Occupation
- Policing and Corrections
- Biographical Description
- James Edgar was a constable in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the early 19th century. In 1818, he was indicted on charges of aiding and abetting Lewis Compton in trafficking a Black man named Claus out of the State of New Jersey to Louisiana. James Edgar was involved in taking Claus to the brig Mary Ann near Perth Amboy.
- Keywords
- white person
- government official
- Van Wickle and associates
- Places
- Perth Amboy
- Related Person
- Lewis Compton
- Record Contributor
- Jesse Bayker
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