Slavery Collection, 1709-1864

James, George
Betty
Peter

nyhs_sc_b-05_f-19_041
Mss Collection - Slavery Collection

1806-07-25

Birth certificate of Peter, born November 5, 1805, to a 'Mulatto woman…named Betty,' formerly belonging to New York City shipwright George James.

Birth certificates--New York (State)--New York
Slavery--New York (State)--New York

Birth certificates

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