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The general position of Lancaster County in Negro slavery

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Author
Bausman, Lottie M.
Date of Publication
1911
%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Bausman, Lottie M. Title: The general position of Lancaster County in Negro slavery / by Miss Lottie M. Bausman. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Slaves--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Population
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by Miss Lottie M. Bausman.
Author
Bausman, Lottie M.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1911
Physical Description
[5]-21 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 15, no. 1
Subjects
Slavery - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Slaves - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Population.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 15, number 1 (1911), p. 5-21Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.15
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Runaways, rascals, and rogues : missing spouses, servants, and slaves ; abstracts from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, newspapers

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Date of Publication
c1987-
Call Number
911.2 H389
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edited by Gary T. Hawbaker.
Place of Publication
Hershey, Pa. (P.O. Box 207, Hershey 17033)
Publisher
G.T. Hawbaker,
Date of Publication
c1987-
Physical Description
v. <1 > : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
v. 1. Lancaster journal, 1794-1810.
Subjects
Runaway husbands - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Runaway wives - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Indentured servants - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
American newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Abstracts.
Fugitive slaves - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Hawbaker, Gary T.
Additional Title
Lancaster County journal.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
911.2 H389
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Sidelights on slavery

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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1911
%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Robinson, Mary N. Title: Sidelights on slavery / by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Slavery--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Slaves--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County
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by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1911
Physical Description
135-141 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 15, no. 5
Summary
This article provides documentation of slaves being passed to heirs in wills . Also presented are advertisements of slaves for sale and requests for the return of "eloped" slaves. Reviewed as well is slave involvement with churches, as there is evidence of their baptism and burials at churches.
Subjects
Slavery - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Slaves - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 15, number 5 (1911), p. 135-141Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.15
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Mayor's Registry of Colored Persons: 1820-1849

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Drawer 3, sec. 2: #205
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Alternate Title
Negro entry book.
Mayor's register of coloured persons.
Negro registry.
Physical Description
32 p.
Notes
Original manuscript is in the archives. Microfilm box labeld # 205.
Subjects
African Americans - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Slaves - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Slave records - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 3, sec. 2: #205
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The Christiana Riot, 1851

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Author
Douglass, Hugh.
Call Number
905.748 OAHS v. 3, no. 11
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Author
Douglass, Hugh.
Notes
In: Octorara Area Historical Society, v. 3, no.11, (not dated).
Subjects
Fugitive slaves - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Riots - Pennsylvania - Christiana.
Christiana, Pa. - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.748 OAHS v. 3, no. 11
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The Gap Gang

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Author
Smart, Gil.
Date of Publication
2008.
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by Gil Smart.
Author
Smart, Gil.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society ,
Date of Publication
2008.
Physical Description
p. 46 - 61 : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society, 110, no. 2 (Summer 2008) .
Notes
Bibliography: p. 59 - 61.
Summary
The Gap gang was blamed for virtually every crime committed in this part of southeastern Pennsylvania - with good reason. From petty theft, armed robbery, arson, to counterfeiting, the loose-knit group terrorized the community, particularly its African - American members after 1850. This article focuses on the gang's pursuit of run-away slaves for profit.With the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850, slave owners were emboldened in pursuing slaves who had escaped across the Mason-Dixon line into Pennsylvania. The law required civilians to assist in returning slaves to their owners, and it became profitable for the Gap Gang to sell former slaves in Pennsylvania back across the Mason Dixon line to slave owners. The gang developed a reputation for pursuing this line of business. This article also speaks of the formation of an African American Self Defense League in Lancaster County which meant to resist attempted captures of run-away slaves.
Subjects
Clemson family.
Bear, William.
Marsh, Perry.
United States.
Gap Gang.
Gangs - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Fugitive slaves - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 110, number 2 (2008), p. 59-61Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.110, no. 2
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