The story of William Ellison, who lived in Stateburg, Sumter County, SC is
rather fascinating. His home was previously the home of S.C. Governor S.
Miller. The following (from a quick Google search) gives a bit of the
flavor (and draws from Black Masters, the book you reference):
http://www.battlegroundtradingco.com/new2964.html
Other hits:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%2Bellison+%2B%22free+black%22+%2Bsumte
r&btnG=Google+Search
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-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Stephan A. Schwartz
Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 04:06
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Subject: Reparations and Free Black slave ownership
I am doing research for a major national magazine piece I have been asked to
do which will touch on the issue of reparations. In the course of my work,
I have come across the following volume:
Black Masters. A Family of Color in the Old South, Michael P. Johnson and
James L. Roak New York: Norton, 1984)
Two questions for the list:
1.) Although the book seems sound, and comes from a reputable publisher,
does anyone know any reason I should be leery of the research it uses (I am
more interested in the research than the arguments);
2.) Can anyone provide any additional material on free black ownership of
slaves.
I am not writing a polemical piece and am not interested in arguing a
partisan position. My interest is solely factual accuracy, so that I give
an honest presentation of the history here. Since this is such an explosive
subject, I want to make sure I am on firm ground, and would appreciate any
input from other members of this list.
Thanks.
-- Stephan
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