James Berry accounts, 1802-1803, n.d.

Item

Title

James Berry accounts, 1802-1803, n.d.

Description

Plantation accounts recording payments to "Mr. George's Negro Woman," potentially a healer or midwife. The account includes the "delivery of Harriet," and possibly the delivery of other children such as Fanny. There are also other payments to this woman for unspecified services.

African American people mentioned:
"Mr. George's Negro Woman", Harriet, "The Granny" at Mr. Pearce's, Granny near Fred. Town, Jen Harris, Bet Harris, Suck, & Fanny

Identifier

18341

Type

text

Creator

Berry, James

Date Created

1802-1803

Format

manuscript

Is Part Of

Chew family papers (2050)

Spatial Coverage

Philadelphia (Pa.)

Subject

Slavery--United States--History |Chew family |Pennsylvania--History

Extent

4 pages

Language

eng

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Item sets

Chew Family Papers