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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Aaron Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1588 Brown, Alexander Same New York Life Insurance Company
Aaron Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1851 William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Abby Anderson Natchez, MSGeneral house servant Policy Number(s): 1131 Beaumont, Phebe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Abraham Union County, KYFiremen on Bunker Hill Policy Number(s): 799 Buntai, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
AbrahamOn Island 36, Tipton County, TN
Farming & woodchopping - Date of Death 03/18/48 Policy Number(s): 1438 Mess. Smith & Densford, Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Abraham Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1830 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Abraham Fox Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1506 Nunn, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Abram Fayette, KY Thompson, Chas R. Same American International Group, Inc.
Abram Wilmington, NC
Employed on a Turpentine Farm Policy Number(s): 1260 Fleeming, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Adam Bourbon, KY Jones, Frances, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Adam Mobile, ALSteam boat hand Policy Number(s): 980 Good, Garland Same New York Life Insurance Company
Adam Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 483 Hobson, John Powhattan County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Adelandi a/k/a Adelaide Charleston, SCMantua maker Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Agnes Fayette, KY Kemp, J.L. Same American International Group, Inc.
Albert Savannah, GALabourer Policy Number(s):1982 Bradley, Richard Same New York Life Insurance Company
AlbertOn Island 36, Tipton County, TN
Farming & woodchopping Policy Number(s): 1437 Mess. Smith & Densford, Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Alexander Fayette, KY Hunter, John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
Alexander Fayette, KY Morgan, J.H. & C.C., owners Same American International Group, Inc.
Alfred Fayette, KY Grinstead, James A., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Alfred Woodford, KY Mass, William H. ? Same American International Group, Inc.
Alfred Mercer, KY Tilford, James, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Alfred Woodford, KY Watson, R.H., Owner Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Alfred NOT LISTED, As above Policy Number(s): 986 Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Alfred O'Hanlon Fayetteville, NCEngineer Policy Number(s):188 O’Hanlon, Margaret Same New York Life Insurance Company
Alic Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Alick Savannah, GAWaiter Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Alik a/k/a Alexander, Aleck Wilmington, NC
Laborer Policy Number(s): 280 (953) (1858) Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
Allan Williams Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C., owner Same American International Group, Inc.Alleck a/k/a Aleck, Alexander a/k/a Burr Wilmington, NC
Employed in a mill Policy Number(s): 1149 (1850)
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Allen Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1602 Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Amanda St. Francis, MO
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 15; Occupation: Housegirl Meyer, Charles Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Ampy Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 391 Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Anderson Wilcox, AL Cook, David, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Anderson Richmond, VALaborer Policy Number(s): 316 John A. Lancaster and Edward Sinton Trustees, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Anderson Bowman Louisville, KYBoatman Policy Number(s):828 Bowman, Parmelia Bullitt County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Anderson Flournoy Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 413 (1038) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Andrew Fayette, KY Hunter, John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
Andrew Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1504 Nunn, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Andrew Wilmington, NC
Laborer in mill and distillery Policy Number(s): 1148 (1847)
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Andrew Banks Spotsylvania, VA Haydon, John ? Same American International Group, Inc.
Ann Fayette, KY Chiles, H.W. Same American International Group, Inc.
Ann St. Francis, MO
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 15; Occupation: Housegirl Meyer, Charles Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Anthony Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Anthony Shelbyville, KY
Farmer–to be employed on a farm Policy Number(s): 1796 Glafs, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Anthony Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 613 (1314) Hubert, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
Anthony Natchez, MS
Employed in a saw mill handling lumber Policy Number(s): 1885 Ricks, CS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Anthony Wilmington, NCAt a saw mill Policy Number(s): 1150
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Anthony Jones Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 421 (1046) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Anthony Wilmington, NC
Laborer at steam sawmill Date of Death 02/24/47 Policy Number(s): 349 Cowan, RH Same New York Life Insurance Company
Apollo Charleston, SCLaborer Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Armistead Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Augustus Louisville, KYCabin boy Policy Number(s): 1607 Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Barbary Mobile, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1261 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bartlett Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 312 Chesterfield Mining Co., William Benton as agent,
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Bartlett Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 482 Hobson, John Powhattan County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Bartlett Louisville, KYFireman running on river Policy Number(s): 735 Langhorne, Maurice Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bartlett Harrison Richmond, VA
To be employed on tow boat and lighters Policy Number(s): 1094 Tompkins, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bartlett Nelson Richmond, VA
To be employed on Tow boats or lighters Policy Number(s): 1092 Tompkins, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Basil Augusta, GACabinet maker Policy Number(s): 1012 Hill; John Hill trustee for, LM Same New York Life Insurance Company
Basil NOT LISTED,
To be employed as an agriculturalist Policy Number(s): 1022 Sanders, Harriet Shelby County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Basil Louisville, KYManufacturer Policy Number(s): 379 Saunders, Harriet Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bella Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 615 (1316) Hubert, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ben Fayette, KY Montgomery, William Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Ben Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Ben Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 457 Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Ben Wilmington, NCCommon laborer Policy Number(s): 528 (1212) Lord, W Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ben Mobile, ALLaborer Policy Number(s): 1248 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ben NOT LISTED,
To be employed on steamboat Uncle Sam for 2 months And then to return home to farm Policy Number(s): 987 Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Ben St. Louis, MO
Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857;Age 13; Occupation: HouseServant Primm, John S. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Ben Brown Jassimine, KY Chrisman, L.H., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Ben Varnum Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Ben Jones Chesterfield County, VACarpenter Policy Number(s): 836 Hancock, Higginson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ben York Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 429 (1054) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Benjamin Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1537 Anderson, Nelson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Betsey Wilmington, NCHouse Servant Policy Number(s): 746 (1546) Hill, EN Same New York Life Insurance Company
Betsy Dyer Natchez, MSHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1133 Bolton, Theoda Same New York Life Insurance Company
Betty Frankfort, KYNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1657 Alley, Nelson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Betty Scott County, KYServant Policy Number(s): 843 Forbes, Jno Same New York Life Insurance Company
Beverly Richmond, VA
To be employed on tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1095 Tompkins, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bill Natchez, MS
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1274 J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bill Daviess County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 780 McFarland, John Daviep County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Bill Wilmington, NC
Employed in a turpentine distillery Policy Number(s): 1805 Wooster Anderson & Co., Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Bill Wilmington, NCLaborer at mill Policy Number(s): 1152 (1848)
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Bill Ballard Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1852 William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Bill Hyman Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 286 (960)
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Billy Louisville, KYNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1675 Shanks, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Billy Harrod Chesterfield County, VANOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 410 (1035) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Bob Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1512 Chenoweth, Stephen Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bob Montgomery, ALHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1822 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Bob Hall Chesterfield County, VA
Miner - Date of Death 03/22/47 Policy Number(s): 973 Hall, Richard Henrico County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Bob Hall Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 392 Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Breckenridge Fayette, KY Childers, A.L. & J.J., owners Same American International Group, Inc.
Burrell Fayette, KY Thompson, Chas R. Same American International Group, Inc.
Burrell Natchez, MSHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1129 Koontz, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Caesar Dawson New Bern, NCCooper Policy Number(s): 935 Van Bokkelen, WH Same New York Life Insurance Company
Cain Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1575 Pritchell, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Camilla Augusta, GASeamstress Policy Number(s): 1124 Platt, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
Carlin Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1505 Nunn, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Caroline Fayette, KY Morgan, John H., owner assigned Same American International Group, Inc.
Caroline Fanquer, VA , POSTED but NOT WRITTEN? Same American International Group, Inc.
Caroline Wilmington, NCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1779 Burch, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Caroline Lexington, KYCook & house servant Policy Number(s): 1968 Newberry, WH Same New York Life Insurance Company
Caswell Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1510 Elam, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Cato Mead County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1615 Van Meter, David Same New York Life Insurance Company
Cecilia Augusta, GAServant Policy Number(s): 1350 Platt, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Chandler Louisville, KYNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1676 Shanks, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Charles Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Charles Louisville, KYHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1655 Gardner, William Shelbyville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Charles New Bern, NCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1685 Harvey & Son, John
New Bern Craven County, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Charles Augusta, GAMoulder Policy Number(s): 1525 Hopkins, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Charles Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1535 Langley, Samuel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Charles NOT LISTED,
Farmer to be employed in New M Co., & M Policy Number(s): 984 Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Charles Wilmington, NCCommon Laborer Policy Number(s): 515 Smith, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Charles Smith Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 310 Marshalls, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Charles a/k/a John Wilmington, NC
Servant on board a steamer Policy Number(s): 334 (995, 1752) Walker, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Charles Hall Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 313 Chesterfield Mining Co., William Benton as agent,
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Charleston Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1831 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Chloe Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 612 (1313) Hubert, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
Chrisman Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Clairborne a/k/a Clairbonne Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1589 Brown, Joseph Same New York Life Insurance Company
Clara Charleston, SCHouse Servant Policy Number(s): 663 (1458) Robinson, Joseph Same New York Life Insurance Company
Clem Lexington, KYNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 450 (1165) McGowan, JR Same New York Life Insurance Company
Clem Boone Fayette, KY Todhunter, P.E. & W.G., owners Same American International Group, Inc.
Congo Clover Hill, VAMiner at the Coal Mines Policy Number(s): 892 Wooldridge, Daniel
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Conway Barbour Jefferson County, KYCabin boy Policy Number(s): 1443 Bell, Robert Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Courtney Natchez, MSBoatman Policy Number(s):1016 (1803) Harrison, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Cyrus Mills Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 428 (1053) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Dabney Burnette Chesterfield County, VA
Employed at Mid Lothian mines Policy Number(s): 1217 Burnette, Elias Albemarle County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Daly Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Same American International Group, Inc.
Damon Wilmington, NCEmployed at distillery Policy Number(s): 1175 Hallett, Benjamin Same New York Life Insurance Company
Daniel Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1606 Clifton, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Daniel Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 614 (1315) Hubert, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
Daniel Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1766 Roy; John W. Roy agent for, Elle Same New York Life Insurance Company
Daniel Richmond, VA
To be employed on steam tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1093 Tompkins, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Daniel Wilmington, NC
Common Laborer - Date of Death 08/10/47 Policy Number(s): 749 Tyler, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Daniel Edgefield County, SCTo be employed in rice fieldPolicy Number(s): 812 Walker, Charles Edgefield, SC New York Life Insurance Company
Daniel Hall Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 311 Chesterfield Mining Co., William Benton as agent,
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
David Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
David Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
David Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
David Wilmington, NCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1677 Berry, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
David Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1734 Braddock, Jesse Same New York Life Insurance Company
David Henderson County, KY
Fireman on steamboat Empire Policy Number(s): 825 Braddock, Jesse Same New York Life Insurance Company
David Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1856 William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
David Clover Hill, VAMiner in the pits - Krinse Policy Number(s): 894 Wooldridge, Daniel
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
David Cutler Wilmington, NCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 530 (1424) Fleeming, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Davy Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 1057 Urquhart; Henry R. Savage executor to, Anna Same New York Life Insurance Company
Davy Dabney Clover Hill, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 896 Darracott, John Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Dean Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Delia Spotsylvania, VA Jones, J.L., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Dennis Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 703 Dawson, OH Same New York Life Insurance Company
Dennis Natchez, MS
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1273 J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Dennis Cofer Washington, DC Towler, James, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Dick Macon, GACoach maker Policy Number(s): 1066 De Loache & Wilcosson, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Dick Franklin County, KYFarmer Policy Number(s): 1656 Freeman, DD Same New York Life Insurance Company
Dick Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1574 Quinn, Arthur Same New York Life Insurance Company
Dick Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1818 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Dick Cook Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Dick Field Fayette, KY Hamilton, Wesley C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Dick a/k/a Richard Ferguson Wilmington, NC
Engineer Policy Number(s): 291 (950) (1846.5) William Burke Giles & Company, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Dick Giles Chesterfield County, VA
Chesterfield & Clover Hill coal pits Policy Number(s): 834 Hancock, Jefferson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Duncan Wright Wilmington, NC
Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 201 (969) (1666) Wright, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Edgar Porter Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 308 Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Edmund Caroline, VA Butler, George G., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Edmund Augusta, GAWaiter Policy Number(s): 1395 Adams Hopkins & Co., Same New York Life Insurance Company
Edmund Augusta, GAMoulder Policy Number(s): 1526 Hopkins, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Edmund Chapman Owsley County, KYMiner Policy Number(s): 946 Green, George Frankfort, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Edmund Richmond, VABlacksmith Policy Number(s): 434 Morris, Barton Carolina County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Edward Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 1652 Berry, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Edward Smithville, NCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 331 Everett, SB Same New York Life Insurance Company
Edward NOT LISTED,
Farmer to be employed in New M Co., Policy Number(s): 985 Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Edward Louisville, KYCabin boy Policy Number(s): 1597 Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Edward Govan King & Queen County, VATo be employed on a farm Policy Number(s): 997 Govan, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Elijah Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce, owners Same American International Group, Inc.
Eliza Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 628 (1342) Holton, Margaret Same New York Life Insurance Company
Eliza Augusta, GAslave Policy Number(s): 487 (1168) Oliver, Stephen Same New York Life Insurance Company
Eliza Charleston, SCHouse Servant Policy Number(s): 664 Robinson, Joseph Same New York Life Insurance Company
Elizabeth Natchez, MSHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1130 Koontz, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ellen Fayette, KY Hunter, John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
Elliott Augusta, GAGunsmith Policy Number(s): 622 (1401) Summers, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ellis Owensboro, KYIn mill Policy Number(s): 981 Rogers, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Emeline Columbus, GACook Policy Number(s): 1567 Grimes, Sterling Same New York Life Insurance Company
Enoch Fayette, KY Grinstead, James A., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Enoch Louisville, KY
Cabin boy on St. Boat Chancellor Policy Number(s): 827 (1522) Breckenridge, WL Same New York Life Insurance Company
Enoch Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 455 Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Ephraim Green Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 283 Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
Eugenia Charleston, SCHome servant Policy Number(s): 477 May, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Eurias Louisville, KYRunning on the river Policy Number(s): 378 Sayre, E D Same New York Life Insurance Company
Fanny Mobile, ALWasher & ironer Policy Number(s): 1245 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ferdinand Spotsylvania, VA Collins, John W., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Foster Richmond, VA
To be employed on tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1097 Tompkins, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Frank Edisto Island, SCBlacksmith Policy Number(s): 458 King, Jeremiah Same New York Life Insurance Company
Frank Mobile, ALBrick maker & laborer Policy Number(s): 1244 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Frank Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1576 Pritchell, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Frank Charleston, SCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1252 Ramsey, WC Same New York Life Insurance Company
Frank Augusta, GAIn grocery store Policy Number(s): 523 Roberts, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Frank Porter Chesterfield County, VAAt work in Clover Hill Pitts Policy Number(s): 1226 Porter, James Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Fred Natchez, MSNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1132 Wright, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
General Fayette, KY Yarnell, Issac M., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
George Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
George Fayette, KY Thompson, Chas R. Same American International Group, Inc.
George Fayette, KY Wilson, John L. Same American International Group, Inc.
George Louisville, KY
To be employed as cabin boy boy on board of a first class steam boat between Louisville & NewOrleans - or the waters of the Alabama and Towbig Bee Rivers until June Policy Numbers(s): 1497 Chenoweth, Stephen Same New York Life Insurance Company
George Richmond, VALaborer Policy Number(s): 315 John A. Lancaster and Edward Sinton Trustees, Same New York Life Insurance Company
George Augusta, GAServant in grocery Policy Number(s): 644 Moderwell, Martha Same New York Life Insurance Company
George Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1534 Smith, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
George Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1825 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
George Fanquier, VA Castleman, Martha P. Same American International Group, Inc.
George Stafford, VA Waller, Wither, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
George Blackston Lexington, KY
Waiter on steamboat running bet. Louisville and N.O. Policy Number(s): 647 Harper, Catharine Same New York Life Insurance Company
George Brents Fayette, KY Brents, George Same American International Group, Inc.
George Clarke Fayette, KY Morgan, John H., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
George Cook Jeff County, KY
Fireman on local steamboat Prytana Policy Number(s): 301 Woodruff, William Jefferson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
George Jackson Spotsylvania, VA Berry, Thomas J., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
George Mills Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 418 (1043) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
George O'Hanlon Fayetteville, NCShip Carpenter Policy Number(s): 190 O’Hanlon, Margaret Same New York Life Insurance Company
George Peel Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Same American International Group, Inc.
George Tatum NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 252 Tatum, RH
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
George Vinegar Fayette, KY Morgan, John H., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
George Wallace Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Georgiana Fayette, KY Bruce, Ja? M. Same American International Group, Inc.
Godfrey Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 427 (1052) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Grace Natchez, MSNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1743 William Lithgow & Carrison, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Gratior Little Rock, ARServant man Policy Number(s): 2491 Dodge, RL Same New York Life Insurance Company
Griffin Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 344 Tumly, Nelson
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Gustavos a/k/a Gustavus Union County, KYBoatman Policy Number(s):324 Shalding, TB Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hackey Mobile, ALBrick maker & laborer Policy Number(s): 1246 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hampton Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1819 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hannah Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 617 Reynolds; Thomas Ryan agent for, Rt Rev Bishop Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hannah St. Louis, MOPolicy dated Nov. 12, 1857;Age 45; Occupation: Cook Primm, John S. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Hardy Wilmington, NC
Employed in a turpentine distillery Policy Number(s): 1806 Wooster Anderson & Co., Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hardy Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 284 (955)
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Harriet Wilmington, NCCook Policy Number(s): 765 (1547) Hill, EN Same New York Life Insurance Company
Harriet Natchez, MSHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1065 (1835) Vennigerholy, C Same New York Life Insurance Company
Harriet, a slave Fayette, KY Bush, James M. Same American International Group, Inc.
Harriett Augusta, GAMerchant Policy Number(s): 486 Gardelle, Adolphus Same New York Life Insurance Company
Harrison Union County, KYBoathand Policy Number(s): 323 Shalding, TB Same New York Life Insurance Company
Harry Charleston, SCLabourer Policy Number(s):1312 Carrere, ME Same New York Life Insurance Company
Harry Wilmington, NCCommon laborer Policy Number(s): 1232 Loring, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Harry Fayetteville, NCBlacksmith Policy Number(s): 1777 Roy, David Same New York Life Insurance Company
Harry a/k/a Henry Picket Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 417 (1042) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Harry Mills Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 414 (1039) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Harry Montague Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 271 (922) Moody, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hayes Fayette, KY Bodley, Charles L. Same American International Group, Inc.
Haywood Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1580 Hancock, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hector Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 288 (958, 1815) Giles, Annabella Same New York Life Insurance Company
Helen Not Available, Policy Number(s): 10171 SLAVEHOLDER NOT LISTED, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henderson Fayette, KY Milton, W.E. Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Orange, VA Carter, Edwin, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Fayette, KY Castleman, Martha, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Fayette, KY Morgan, John H., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1508 Beverly, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Daviess County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1707 Duncan, William Davis County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Henry Wilmington, NCBricklayer Policy Number(s): 1864 Giles, Annabella Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Natchez, MS
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1276 J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Montgomery, ALLaborer Policy Number(s): 1824 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Chesterfield County, VAMiner in the coal mines Policy Number(s): 893 Wooldridge, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry St. Francis, MO
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 19; Occupation: Blacksmith Meyer, Charles Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Henry Brokenbourgh Spotsylvania, VA Aler, George, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Clay Louisville, KYSteam boat hand Policy Number(s): 1686 McDowell, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Dickenson Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 425 (1050) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Elrdige Lafayette, KY Morgan, J.H. & C.C., owners Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Frazier Spotsylvania, VA Metcalfe, John, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Hanes a/k/a Harris Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 422 (1047) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Hudson Pendleton, KY Warner, Wm A., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Jones Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Lockett Chesterfield County, VAMiner at the Mid Lothian Policy Number(s): 1101 Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry London Wilmington, NCCooper Policy Number(s): 786 London, Sarah Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Moody NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 249 (921) Moody, David
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Porter Chesterfield County, VAAt work at Clover Hill Pitts Policy Number(s): 1227 Porter, James Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Price Wilmington, NC
Cook aboard a steamer to Wilmington to Charleston, S.C. Policy Number(s): 361 (993, 1810) Wanet, Anthony Same New York Life Insurance Company
Henry Smith Spotsylvania, VA Aler, George, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Ware Spotsylvania, VA Berry, Thomas J., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Henry Wright Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 382 Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Hester Augusta, GAHouse servant Policy Number(s): 846 Kent, Jesse Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hester Augusta, GANOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 586 Kent; John B. Murphy for, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Hewlett Chesterfield County, VAMiner at *** Mio Lothian Policy Number(s): 974 Hancock, Higginson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Horace Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Ira Fayette, KY Morgan, John H., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Isaac Clover Hill, VA
Miner at the pitsDead-Loss pd Oct 47 - Date of Death 10/47 Policy Number(s): 898 Cosby, Jefferson
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Isaac Louisville, KY
To be employed on the Steam Boat Chancellor & on other 1st class boat Policy Number(s): 1174 Jewell Jr., David Same New York Life Insurance Company
Isaac Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1594 Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Isabel Mobile, ALWasher & ironer Policy Number(s): 1241 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Isaiah Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1540 Randolph, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Isham Louisville, KY
St. bt. Hand - Date of Death 06/27/48 Policy Number(s): 1715 Victor, David Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ishmael (Leave) Fayette, KY Cummingway, Thomas ? Same American International Group, Inc.
Israel Spotsylvania, VA Pratt, William C., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Israel Tatum NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 253 Tatum, RH
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Israel Walker Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 215 (862) Wooldridge, AS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Louisville, KY
To be employed as cabin boy boy on board of a first class steam boat between Louisville & NewOrleans - or the waters of the Alabama and Towbig Bee Rivers until June Policy Numbers(s): 1498 Chenoweth, Stephen Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Augusta, GAWheelwright Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Jack Wachille Point, SCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 549 Graves, Daniel Charleston, SC New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Augusta, GAHand on a steam boat Policy Number(s): 1142 Haviland, Risley & Co., Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Wilmington, NCLaborer in saw mill Policy Number(s): 1718 Howard, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Charleston, SCHouse Servant Policy Number(s): 662 (1457) Robinson, Joseph Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Ligou Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 1078 Mayo, Joseph Powhatan County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Jack Reid Augusta, GAWheelwright Policy Number(s): 387 Dewar, William Charleston, SC New York Life Insurance Company
Jackson Union County, KY
Employee on the steam boat Ambassador Policy Number(s): 938 Payne, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jacob Augusta, GAin printing office Policy Number(s): 388 Adams, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jacob Chesterfield County, VAMiner at theCoal mines Policy Number(s): 1108 Archer, Richard Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jacob Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1865 Bradley, EC Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Jacob Mobile, ALSteam boat hand Policy Number(s): 1006 Richards, Caroline Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jacob Richmond, VA
To be employed on tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1096 Tompkins, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jacobs Fayette, KY Webb, Louisa, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
James Aiken, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 930 Dawson, OH Charleston, SC New York Life Insurance Company
James Richmond, VALaborer Policy Number(s): 314 John A. Lancaster and Edward Sinton Trustees, Same New York Life Insurance Company
James Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 195 (848, 1701) Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
James Augusta, GAHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1123 Platt, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
James Louisville, KYBarber Policy Number(s): 1596 Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
James Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 1058 Urquhart; Henry R. Savage executor to, Anna Same New York Life Insurance Company
James Gillis Spotsylvania, VA Buck, Sarah J., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
James Greenwell Washington, DC Warren, Fitzhuery, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
James or Jim Jackson Fayette, KY Bush, James M., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
James Willis Owsley County, KYMiner Policy Number(s): 947 (1756) Green, George Frankfort, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Jane Bown Washington, DC Fowler, Henderson Same American International Group, Inc.
Jarrett Clarke, KY Kennedy, Robert P. - owner Justus J. Hall Same American International Group, Inc.
Jeffrey Scott Spotsylvania, VA Aler, George, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Jem Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Jenkins Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1826 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jerry Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Jerry Union County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1651 Ray, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jerry Mobile, ALHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1773 Stewart, Frederick Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jerry Louisville, KYCabin boy Policy Number(s): 1671 Taylor; George W. Wicks for, Hubbard
NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED New York Life Insurance Company
Jesse Fayette, KY Hunter , John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
Jesse Davis Natchez, MSBarber Policy Number(s): 822 Emerson, H Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce, owners Same American International Group, Inc.
Jim Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 593 Corcoran, IW Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Wilmington, NCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 281 (954) Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Charleston, SCMason Policy Number(s): 976 Graven, WH Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 354 (1454) King, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 1455 Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Henderson County, KY
Fireman - Date of Death 06/20/48 Policy Number(s): 1531 Rouse, Hansford Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Louisville, KY
Employed in a logging factory Policy Number(s): 1021 Sanders, Harriet Shelby County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Louisville, KYManufacturer Policy Number(s): 380 Saunders, Harriet Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Savannah, GACarpenter Policy Number(s): 513 Thompson, Joseph Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Jim Wilmington, NCPenman Policy Number(s): 290 (951) William Burke Giles & Company, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Clark Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Jim Martin Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Jim Bradley Savannah, GACarpenter Policy Number(s): 1861 Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Dudley Savannah, GALabourer Policy Number(s):1981
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Giles Wilmington, NC
Laborer Policy Number(s): 282 (956) (1859) Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Howard Savannah, GACarpenter Policy Number(s): 1862 Bradley, Richard Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Lockett Chesterfield County, VAMiner at Coal Policy Number(s): 1099 Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Miller Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 196 (849, 1702) Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Mills Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 412 (1037) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Wills Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 306 (870) Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jim Winfred Chesterfield County, VAMiner at - thian coal Policy Number(s): 1103 Winfred Jr, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Joe NOT LISTED, Laborer at steam sawmill Policy Number(s): 351 Cowan, RH Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Joe NOT LISTED,
The Parrott Plantation, 3 ½ miles from Hamburg, Field work Policy Number(s): 583 Garmany, George Hamburg, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Joe Charleston, SCCigar maker Policy Number(s): 531 Graves, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Joe Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 1456 Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Joe Mobile, ALOn steam boat on river Policy Number(s): 763 Shepherd, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Joe Lockett Chesterfield County, VA
At the Mid Mines—Chesterfield Policy Number(s): 1098 Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Same New York Life Insurance Company
Joe Miller Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 194 (847, 1700) Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Joe Moody NOT LISTED, Miner Policy Number(s): 272 (923) Moody, James
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Joe PriceAt Tho. Richard Orouch’s mines,
Miner Policy Number(s): 448 Price, Lucien Hanover County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Joe Swann Wilmington, NCCommon laborer Policy Number(s): 205 Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Joe Wright Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 383 Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Fayette, KY Bush, James M. Same American International Group, Inc.
John Stafford, VA Rose, Edmund F, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
John Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
John Scott County, KYBoatman Policy Number(s):1783 Allsofo, for the benefit of M. Danaby, James
Stamping Grounds, Scott County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
John Wilmington, NCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 279 (952) Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Columbia County, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 522 Glendinning, John
NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED New York Life Insurance Company
John Wilmington, NC
Waiter on board U.S.M.S bet. Wil. & Char. Policy Number(s): 745 (1545) Hill, EN Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Natchez, MS
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1277 J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Not Available, KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 911 Langhorne, Maurice Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
John , KYFireman on Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 914 Martin, Samuel Clarke County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
John Mobile, ALLaborer Policy Number(s): 1242 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1683 Reynolds, Ignatius Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Henderson County, KY
Fireman on St. Boat Empire Policy Number(s): 829 Robertsone, Leonard Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 289 (949) William Burke Giles & Company, Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Orleans, LA
Policy dated Feb. 10, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 23; Occupation: Drayman Murphy , Thomas P. New Orleans, LA Aetna Life Insurance Company
John Owen Jefferson, KY Carlton, L. ? Same American International Group, Inc.
John a/k/a Apollo Charleston, SCLaborer Policy Number(s): 321 (931) Levy, RM Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Davis Natchez, MSSlave Policy Number(s): 1644 Cox, SC Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Giles Wilmington, NCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1860 Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Govan King & Queen County, VAFarmer on plantation Policy Number(s): 999 Govan, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
John Hooper Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 1684 Wright, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Hunt Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 423 (1048) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
John Man Fayette, KY Hunter, John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
John McGuire Wilmington, NCMason Policy Number(s): 784 London, Sarah Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Miller Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 197 (850, 1703) Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Owen Louisville, KY
To be employed as a fireman or second cook on board of first class steam boats on the rivers between Louisville & NewOrleans - or in the waters of Alabama & Tow Big Rivers until June. Policy Numbers(s): 1495 Chenoweth, Stephen Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Smith Fanquier, VA Castleman, Martha P. Same American International Group, Inc.
John Taylor Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Owners Same American International Group, Inc.
John Walters Fredricksburg, VA
Machine builder and pattern maker Policy Number(s): 453 Bowen, Wm Same New York Life Insurance Company
John Wright Wilmington, NC
Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 203 (971) 1668) Wright, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Johnny Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1346 Carrere, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jordan Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Same American International Group, Inc.
Jordan Hancock Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 309 Hancock, Woodson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jordan Lockett Chesterfield County, VAMiner at the coal mines Policy Number(s): 1102 Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Same New York Life Insurance Company
Jordan Porter Chesterfield County, VAAt work at Clover Hill Pitts Policy Number(s): 1228 Martin, Alexander Same New York Life Insurance Company
Joseph Augusta, GABarber Policy Number(s): 1075 Savage, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Josh Wilmington, NC
Book and shoe maker Policy Number(s): 527 (1211) Lord, W Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Joshua Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Julius Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 355 (975) Poyas, Elizabeth Same New York Life Insurance Company
Kelly Swann Wilmington, NCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 204 Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Lena Fayette, KY Hunter , John J., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Leonard Fayette, KY Bruce, Ja. ? M. Same American International Group, Inc.
Les a/k/a Leo Montgomery, ALLaborer Policy Number(s): 1829 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lettia Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Letty Mobile, ALHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1310 Field, Joseph Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Fayette, KY Castleman, Martha, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Lewis Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Lewis Wilmington, NC
Carpenter Policy Number(s): 287 (959) (1863) Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Not Available, KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 912 Langhorne, Maurice Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis NOT LISTED,
Hand on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 1032 Langhorne, Maurice Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 918 (1760) Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1507 Nunn, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1533 Smith, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Cole Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 345 (996) Cole, Haley Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Govan King & Queen County, VATo be employed on a farm Policy Number(s): 998 Govan, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Juniper Not Available, Policy Number(s): 3478 SLAVEHOLDER NOT LISTED, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Mills Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 415 (1040) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Watkins Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 340 Watkins, William Powhatan County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Lewis Webb Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce, owners, assigned to W.W. Bruce Lexington Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Lex Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1604 Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lilas a/k/a Silas Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 810 Hyman, John Williamston, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Logan Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
London Dabney Clover Hill, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 895 Darracott, John Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Lucy Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Lucy Spotsylvania, VA Wroten, George W., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Lucy Louisville, KYNurse Policy Number(s): 831 Thornton, Tyrel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Luisa a/k/a Louisa Little Rock, ARServant woman Policy Number(s): 2491 Dodge, RL Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lunn Montgomery, ALsmith Policy Number(s): 1821 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Lymas Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1532 McBride, Edward Same New York Life Insurance Company
Madison James Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 416 (1041) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Mahala Wilmington, NCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 858 Burch, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Mahala Natchez, MSNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 823 (1664) Stanwood, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
March Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1827 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Marcus Wilmington, NCLaborer at mill Policy Number(s): 1153 (1857) Giles, William Burke Same New York Life Insurance Company
Marcus Wilmington, NCA Slave Policy Number(s): 1648 Wooster, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Maria Fayette, KY Hunter , John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
Maria Charleston, SCSlave Policy Number(s): 1009 (1813) Kershaw, Ann Same New York Life Insurance Company
Marshall Fayette, KY Brang, George W. Same American International Group, Inc.
Martha Wilcox, AL Kenneyworth, Herman, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Martha Fayette, KY Parker, John, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Martha Louisville, KYNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1637 Satterwhite, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
Martha St. Francis, MO
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 14; Occupation: Housegirl Meyer, Charles Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Mary Wilmington, NCCook Policy Number(s): 1233 Loring, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Mary Ann Wilmington, NCHouse Servant Policy Number(s): 529 De Rosset, Sarah Same New York Life Insurance Company
Mary Ann Mobile, ALHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1774 Stewart, Frederick Same New York Life Insurance Company
Mary Jane St. Louis, MOPolicy dated Nov. 12, 1857;Age 10; Occupation: Nurse Primm, John S. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Mary Swann Wilmington, NCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 206 Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Matilda Fayette, KY Windell, Rich ? Same American International Group, Inc.
Matilda Louisville, KYServant Policy Number(s): 470 Lomax, Michael Same New York Life Insurance Company
Matt Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1578 Muncaster, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Melinda Louisville, KYWidow Policy Number(s): 330 (948) Hite, Abraham Same New York Life Insurance Company
Mercer Spotsylvania, VA Collins, John W., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Moses Fayette, KY Spurr, Barbara Same American International Group, Inc.
Murray Wilmington, NC
To be employed in a steam saw mill and turpentine distillery Policy Number(s): 1817 Bradley, CW Same New York Life Insurance Company
Myra Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1453 Robinson, Joseph Same New York Life Insurance Company
Nace Union County, KY
Employee on steam boat Ambassador Policy Number(s): 939 Greenwell, Mary Same New York Life Insurance Company
Nancy St. Louis, MO
Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857;Age 16; Occupation: HouseServant Primm, John S. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Nassau Montgomery, ALCarpenter Policy Number(s): 1823 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Nat Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1603 Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Nat Sims Frankfort, KYBarber Policy Number(s): 705 (1553) Hunt, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Nathan Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Nathan Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Same American International Group, Inc.
Nathan Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1579 Crenshaw, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Nathan Henderson County, KY
Fireman - Date of Death 03/29/48 Policy Number(s): 1586 Lambert, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Nathan York Chesterfield County, VAminer Policy Number(s): 447 (1055) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Nearest Spotsylvania, VA Collins, John W., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Ned Fanquier, VA Castleman, Martha P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Ned Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Ned Louisville, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1605 Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ned Blades Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Ned Lockett Chesterfield County, VAMiner at coal mines Policy Number(s): 1100 Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ned Martin Wilmington, NCCook Policy Number(s): 285 (957, 1816)
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Ned Mills a/k/a Miller Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 408 (1034) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Ned Richards Spotsylvania, VA Phillips, Alex K., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Ned Tatum NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 251 Tatum, RH
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Nelson Fayette, KY Lyle, Isabella Same American International Group, Inc.
Nelson Lafayette, KY Lyle, John T., (Isabella Lyle Same American International Group, Inc.
Nelson Fayette, KY Parker, John, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Nelson Finley Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 449 Mills, Charles Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Nicholas Lafayette, KY Morgan, J.W. (owner Turner Ashley) Same American International Group, Inc.
Nicholas Louisville, KYCabin boy Policy Number(s): 1723 Zumar, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Norbonne , KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 913 Martin, Samuel Clarke County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
OliverFranklin County, Frankfort, KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Jack Shelby running between Frankfort & Louisville Policy Number(s): 1116 Sneed, Seurs Frankfort, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Ovid Wilmington, NCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1650 Wooster, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Page Brown Fayette, KY Hamilton, Wesley C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Paris Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1538 McBride, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Patrick Cheatham Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 420 (1045) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Patsey O'Hanlon Fayetteville, NCCook Policy Number(s): 189 O’Hanlon, Margaret Same New York Life Insurance Company
Peggy Spotsylvania, VA Cammach, John J., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Penny Snow Spotsylvania, VA Gilman, Granville, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Perry Savannah, GALaborer aboard steamboat Policy Number(s): 393 ILLEGIBLE, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Perry Brown Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Peter Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Peter Harrisson, MS
This slave policy, which was issued by the Aetna Life Insurance Company, is not related to the Insurance Company of North America or Aetna Insurance Company. Peter is identified as a laborer. Fountain, Francis Same
ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company
Peter NOT LISTED, Laborer at steam sawmill Policy Number(s): 352 Cowan, RH Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Peter Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 481 Hobson, John Powhattan County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Peter Henderson County, KY
Fireman - Date of Death 02/48 Policy Number(s): 1587 Lambert, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Peter Oldham, KYFarm serv. Policy Number(s): 805 Le Nock, Samuel Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Peter Wilmington, NCEmployed at a mill Policy Number(s): 1151 (1849)
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Peter Orleans, LA
Policy dated June 21, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 27; Occupation: Laborer Fountain, Francis Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Peter Ellis Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 343 (899) Ellis, Joseph Goochland County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Phil Shankland ? Spotsylvania, VA Aler, George, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Philip Henderson County, KY
Fireman on Western River Policy Number(s): 826 (1735) Braddock, Jesse Same New York Life Insurance Company
Philip Swann Chesterfield County, VA
Miner - Date of Death 08/28/46 Policy Number(s): 228 Clarke, FA Same New York Life Insurance Company
Phill Anderson Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 411 (1036) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Phill Moody NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 248 (919) Moody, David
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Phillis Charleston, SC
Home servant Policy Number(s): 488 (1136) (1921) Greenland, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Phyllis Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Pleasant Chesterfield County, VABlacksmith Policy Number(s): 833 Hancock, Higginson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Polly St. Louis, MOPolicy dated Nov. 12, 1857;Age 18; Occupation: Nurse Primm, John S. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Primus Wilmington, NC --- Policy Number(s): 785 London, Sarah Same New York Life Insurance Company
Providence Charleston, SCTailor Policy Number(s): 592 (1268) King, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Rachel Wilmington, NCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1425 Fleeming, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Ralph Union County, KYFiremen on Bunker Hill Policy Number(s): 799 Buntai, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Randolph Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 454 Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Randolph Wright Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 381 Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Rebecca Fayette, KY Robards, Lewis C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Reuben Chesterfield County, VA
Miner at the Mines – Chesterfield Policy Number(s): 1107 Archer, Richard Same New York Life Insurance Company
Reuben New Orleans, LANOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1269 Coleman, AB Same New York Life Insurance Company
Reuben Augusta, GAMoulder Policy Number(s): 1527 Hopkins, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Reuben Orleans, LA
Policy dated Feb. 10, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 22; Occupation: Drayman Murphy , Thomas P. New Orleans, LA Aetna Life Insurance Company
Reuben a/k/a Dutch Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 426 (1051) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Reuben Rucker a/k/a Kercker Owsley County, KY
Coal miner Policy Number(s): 944 (839) (1753) Green, George Frankfort, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Richard Fayette, KY Montgomery, William Same American International Group, Inc.
Richard Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Richard Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 807 Hyman, John Williamston, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Richard Montgomery, ALGeneral servant Policy Number(s): 1828 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
Richard Johnson Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 307 Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Richard or Dick Sistrunk Augusta, GANOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 261 Sistrunk, Jacob Same New York Life Insurance Company
Richard Walker Wilmington, NCCommon Laborer Policy Number(s): 750 Tyler, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Rob Hoomes Spotsylvania, VA Marge, John L., Jr., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Robert Fayette, KY Parker, John, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Robert Charleston, SCButcher Policy Number(s): 657 Happoldt, C Same New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Not Available, KYCabin boy Cincinnatti Policy Number(s): 1060 Miller, Warwick Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1089 O’Brien, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Augusta, GAStove Boy Policy Number(s): 442 (1167) Oliver, Stephen Same New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Mobile, ALHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1243 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Russellville, KYFarmer Policy Number(s): 903 (1729, 2891) Owens Jr., William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 616 Reynolds; Thomas Ryan agent for, Rt Rev Bishop Same New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Hamburg, GANo particular occupation Policy Number(s): 1349 Walker, G Same New York Life Insurance Company
Robert Johnson Spotsylvania, VA Coull, John W. ? Same American International Group, Inc.
Robert Dick Washington, DC Bowen, Anthony, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Robert Johnson Walker Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Robert Moody Clover Hill, VAMiner at coal pits Policy Number(s): 925 Moody, James
Chesterfield County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Robert Parish Richmond, VA Waugh, Thomas L., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Robin Mobile, ALcarpenter Policy Number(s): 1247 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Roger Wilmington, NC
To be employed at a steam saw mill in Policy Number(s): 1340 Sellers, Ann Same New York Life Insurance Company
Romeo Edgefield County, SCTo be employed in rice fieldPolicy Number(s): 813 Walker, Charles Edgefield, SC New York Life Insurance Company
Ron a/k/a Rose Charleston, SCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Rueben Morgan Fayette, KY Scott, P., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Sabrina Charleston, SC
Policy dated Aug. 11, 1856;Age 24; Occupation: Washer; 7 years in Charleston Allen, Thomas P.; Hatch, L.M. and Hatch, E.E. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Sally Jefferson County, KY
House servant on farm at New M Co., Policy Number(s): 983 Phillips, Henry Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sally Washington Spotsylvania, VA Aler, George, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Sam Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Sam Columbus, GAMason Policy Number(s): 830 Adams, Patrick Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1866 Bradley, EC Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 456 Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Augusta, GACarriage painter Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Charleston, SCLaborer Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Wilmington, NCCommon Laborer Policy Number(s): 207 Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Berry Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1854 William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Jones Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 270 (920) Moody, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Kiner Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 424 (1049) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Rid a/k/a Red Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 419 (1044) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Sam Walker Wilmington, NCCommon Laborer Policy Number(s): 748 Tyler, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Sampson Wilmington, NC
Penman in stream sawmill Policy Number(s): 526 (1210) Lord, W Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sampson Louisville, KY
On board Steam Boat Ringold -- running between Louis. & N.C. Policy Number(s): 1087 Stewart, Patty Same New York Life Insurance Company
Samuel Breckenridge Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Samuel Hawkins Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Samuel Shepherd Fayette, KY Hamilton, W.C. Same American International Group, Inc.
Sandford Macon, GAApprentice to smith Policy Number(s): 1202 De Loache & Wilcosson, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sandy Charleston, SCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 489 Allen, PP Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sandy Charleston, SCLaborer Policy Number(s): 403 (1317) Carrere, ME Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sandy Charleston, SCLaborer Policy Number(s): 322 (977, 2118) Chapman, Amilia Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sanford St. Louis, MO
Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857;Age 19; Occupation: Farm Hand Primm, John S. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Sarah Fayette, KY Messick, Martha M., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Sarah Savannah, GAHouse servant Policy Number(s): 590 Adams, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sarah Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 353 (978) Cochran, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sarah Natchez, MSNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 824 (1665) Stanwood, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sawney Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 809 Hyman, John Williamston, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Scott Louisville, KYNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1598 Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Scott Natchez, MSServant Policy Number(s): 1834 Vennigerholy, C Same New York Life Insurance Company
Selina Wilmington, NCHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1240 Loring, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sellah Augusta, GAHouse servant Policy Number(s): 838 Kent, Jesse Same New York Life Insurance Company
Shadrach Spotsylvania, VA Grotz, John, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Simon Wilmington, NC
Laborer on a turpentine farm Policy Number(s): 1257 Fleeming, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sinclair Fayette, KY Hunter , John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
Smart Charleston, SCStevedore Policy Number(s): 591 (1267) Monthses; Levy J. Monthses trustee for, Adeline Same New York Life Insurance Company
Solomon Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1855 William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Squire Franklin County, KYNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1658 Hall, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
SquireOn Island 36, Tipton County, TN
Farming & Woodchopping Policy Number(s): 1439 Mess. Smith & Densford, Louisville, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Squire Sackett Chesterfield County, VAHouse server Policy Number(s): 972 Sackett, Ann Same New York Life Insurance Company
Stephen Fayette, KY Hart, Ann M., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Stephen Wilmington, NC
Laborer at a Turpentine farm Policy Number(s): 1258 Fleeming, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Stephen Natchez, MS
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1275 J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Stephen Franklin County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1692 Sneed, Henry Same New York Life Insurance Company
Stephen Edwards Petersburg, VA
Policy dated May 13, 1856; Age 32; Occupation: Laborer Nollner, S.B. Same Aetna Life Insurance Company
Sterling Fayette, KY Scott, P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Sukey Charleston, SCServant Policy Number(s): 404 Carrere, ME Same New York Life Insurance Company
Susan Fayette, KY Shaw, Hiram, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Susan Augusta, GAHouse servant Policy Number(s): 837 Kent, Jesse Same New York Life Insurance Company
Sylvester Mobile, ALFemale Policy Number(s): 1262 Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Same New York Life Insurance Company
Tarlton Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Same American International Group, Inc.
Tartan Charleston, SCCarpenter Policy Number(s): 268 Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA New York Life Insurance Company
Thaddeus NOT LISTED, Laborer at steam sawmill Policy Number(s): 350 Cowan, RH Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Theodore Fayette, KY Bruce, John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Thomas Spotsylvania, VA Sanford, Joseph, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Thomas Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1679 Hart, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Thomas Wilmington, NCA Slave Policy Number(s): 1647 Wooster, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Thomas Rich Caroline, VA Waugh, Thomas L., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Thornton Charleston, SCNOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1682 Reynolds, Ignatius Same New York Life Insurance Company
Thornton Louisville, KYSt. Bt. Hand Policy Number(s): 1714 Smith; W.S.D McGowan for, WH Same New York Life Insurance Company
Thorton Spotsylvania, VA Barton, Thomas B. Same American International Group, Inc.
Tillman Louisville, KY
To be employed as fireman on board of a first class steam boat on the rivers between Louisville & New Orleans or on the Alabama and Towbig Bee Rivers until June Policy Numbers(s): 1496 Chenoweth, Stephen Same New York Life Insurance Company
Toby Spotsylvania, VA Sanford, Joseph, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Tom NOT LISTED,
Running on the River Policy Number(s): 445 (698) Averill, Rebecca Anderson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
Tom Union County, KYFiremen on Bunker Hill Policy Number(s): 799 Buntai, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Tom Natchez, MS
Employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1272 J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Same New York Life Insurance Company
Tom Wilmington, NCCommon Laborer Policy Number(s): 514 Smith, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Tom Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 1853 William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Tom Hunter Fayette, KY Hunter, John J. Same American International Group, Inc.
Tom Wood Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Same American International Group, Inc.
Tom Pollard Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 835 Hancock, Higginson Same New York Life Insurance Company
Tom Robinson Savannah, GALaborer Policy Number(s): 168 Robinson, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Tommy Miller Charleston, SCBaker Policy Number(s): 198 (851, 1704) Miller, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
Toney Wilmington, NC
Employed on Turpentine Farm Policy Number(s): 1259 Fleeming, Daniel Same New York Life Insurance Company
Vincent Henderson County, KY
Fireman - Date of Death 01/30/48 Policy Number(s): 1581 Hancock, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Vincent Nelson County, KYBlacksmith Policy Number(s): 767 (1636) Maddux, Mary Jane Same New York Life Insurance Company
Walker Caroline, VA Littleton, Flippo Same American International Group, Inc.
Wallace Jefferson County, KY
To be employed on steam boat Luna on the rivers Policy Number(s): 1179 Jones, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Walter Garner Washington, DC Sherman, Charles E. Same American International Group, Inc.
Warren Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
Warwick Jefferson County, KY
On Steam Boat Diane fireman - Date of Death 06/47 Policy Number(s): 1141 Jones, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Washington Fayette, KY Castleman, C.W., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Washington Fanquier, VA James, J.W. (owner Turner Ashley) Same American International Group, Inc.
Washington Wilmington, NCApprentice to a mason Policy Number(s): 374 Millman, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Washington Wilmington, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 1085 (1874) Rourk, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Washington Smith Washington, DC Wilson, Jesse B., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Whitmel Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 808 Hyman, John Williamston, NC New York Life Insurance Company
Wiatt Fayette, KY Goodloe, D.J., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Wilkins Jassimine, KY Chrisman, L.H., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Will Wilmington, NCCooper Policy Number(s): 751 Tyler, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
Willaby Louisville, KYBoatman steam boat Policy Number(s): 1120 Jones, Gabriel Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Fayette, KY Thompson, Chas R. Same American International Group, Inc.
William Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1509 Beverly, Robert Same New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
William Henderson County, KYFireman Policy Number(s): 1536 Collier, Matilda Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Ghent, KYOn steam boat Chancellor Policy Number(s): 764 Craig, Joseph
Ghent, Carroll County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
William Henderson, KY
Fireman on boat running on western Policy Number(s): 902 (1539) Griffin, Jesse Henderson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
William Lexington, KY
Cook on steamboat Kentucky Louisiana and New Orleans Policy Number(s): 646 Harper, Catharine Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Augusta, GAIn furniture store Policy Number(s): 1125 (1913) Platt, Charles Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Louisville, KYCabin boy Policy Number(s): 1595 Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Wilmington, NCTurpentine distiller Policy Number(s): 1629 Robeson, Catherine Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Not Available, KYFireman on steam boat, Policy Number(s): 910 Speidle, John Henderson County, KY New York Life Insurance Company
William Brunswick County, NCLaborer Policy Number(s): 332 Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC New York Life Insurance Company
William Wilmington, NC
Servant on board a steamer Policy Number(s): 335 (994, 1751) Walker, John Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Mobile, ALDrayman Policy Number(s): 1023 (1966) Williams, Rodolphus Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Montgomery, ALLaborer Policy Number(s): 1820 Winter, IS Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Curd Fayette, KY , Hunter & Bruce Same American International Group, Inc.
William Hall Jefferson, KY Easton, Levi, Owner, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Same American International Group, Inc.
William Henry Watkins Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 341 Watkins, William Powhatan County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
William Hunter Fayette, KY Hunter, John J., owner Same American International Group, Inc.
William Johnson Owsley County, KYMiner Policy Number(s): 945 (1754) Green, George Frankfort, KY New York Life Insurance Company
William Madison Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
William Maston Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 304 (877) Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Miles Orleans, LA
Policy dated Feb. 10, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 28; Occupation: Drayman Murphy , Thomas P. New Orleans, LA Aetna Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCESlavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slave
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print. Additional data received after the initial publication of this chart, on May 1, 2002, is contained on the addendum page located at the end of the document.
Name of Slave County (or Parish), StateOther Identifying
Information SlaveholderCounty (or Parish),
State Submitted By
William Phillips Fayette, KY Morgan, John H. Same American International Group, Inc.
William Smith Wilmington, NC
Brick Mason Policy Number(s): 202 (970) (1667) Wright, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
William Watkins Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 342 Watkins, William Powhatan County, VA New York Life Insurance Company
William Wright Wilmington, NCCommon laborer Policy Number(s): 643 (1359) Wright, Thomas Same New York Life Insurance Company
Willis Fayette, KY Lilly, Evan Same American International Group, Inc.
Wilson Chesterfield County, VAMiner Policy Number(s): 407 (1033) Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA New York Life Insurance Company
Winney Davis ? Spotsylvania, VA Lawford, Joseph, owner Same American International Group, Inc.
Winney Lawson Essex, KY Bougham, Theodore P. Same American International Group, Inc.
Woodley Wilmington, NCApprentice to a mason Policy Number(s): 375 Millman, James Same New York Life Insurance Company
Woodson Fayette, KY Bush, Ja ? M Same American International Group, Inc.
York Natchez, MSHouse servant Policy Number(s): 1293 Robertson, William Same New York Life Insurance Company
Zach Louisville, KY
Fireman - Date of Death 06/48 Policy Number(s): 1601 Quarrier, Monroe Same New York Life Insurance Company
Addendum - July 15, 2002
Abel Charleston, SCSlave Policy No. 35, $800.00. Aetna Life Insurance Company
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