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Re: Slaves as property
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Basil Forest <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:38:52 EDT
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My ancestor was a ship owner and captain sailing out of New London, CT in  
the mid to late 17th century and was apparently engaged in the "West Indies  
trade."  When he died in 1702 he left a "Negro" to each of his three  children.
 
I have wondered whether he was a slave trader.  Are there any good on  line 
databases dealing with slave trading ships and/or captains?
 
Basil Forest



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