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The Christiana Riot and the treason trials of 1851 : an historical sketch

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1911
consideration for the facts as disclosed and from the point of view occupied at the home of the Gorsuches. The family of Dr. F. G. Mitchell, whose wife is a daughter of Dickinson Gorsuch, and who now owns the property thm of her grandfather, Edward Gorsuch,. from wru.ch the slaves fled, have been especially
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Responsibility
by W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1911
Physical Description
iii, 1-134 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 15, no. 8 [supplement]
Notes
Supplement to Lancaster County Historical Journal of October 1911
Subjects
United States.
Trials.
Riots - Pennsylvania - Christiana.
Slavery - Pennsylvania.
African Americans - Pennsylvania - Christiana
Fugitive slaves - Pennsylvania - Christiana
Fugitive slaves - Legal status, laws, etc. - Pennsylvania.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 15, number 8 [supplement] (1911), p. 1-134Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.15
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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
hemisphere. It is most natural, therefore, that our own thirteen colonies did not escape this traffic; but it is sad to note the awful price they had to pay to remove the evil once established, that price—hu- manity. Portugal began the African slave trade in modern Europe and America, bringing slaves from
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Responsibility
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.
Contained In
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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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Daniel Givens in Bird-in-Hand from Stephen Smith
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F013_In02
Date Range
1840/03/05
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Daniel Givens in Bird-in-Hand from Stephen Smith
Description
Letter to Daniel Givens in Bird-in-Hand from Stephen Smith in Columbia regarding the status and location of three enslaved persons who were reportedly captured south of Lancaster.
Date Range
1840/03/05
Creation Date
5 March 1840
Creator
Smith, Stephen, 1795-1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Gibbons, Daniel
Givens, Daniel
Smith, Stephen
Subjects
African Americans--History
Antislavery movements
Fugitive slaves
Letters
Underground Railroad
Search Terms
Abolition
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Freedom seekers
Letters
Persons of color
Underground Railroad
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F013_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 13, Insert 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 28 March 2022.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Daniel Gibbons from Mary B. Thomas
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F013_In03
Date Range
1841
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Daniel Gibbons from Mary B. Thomas
Description
Letter to Daniel Gibbons in Enterprise from Mary B. Thomas in Downingtown regarding the three Freedom Seekers now under her protection, who are anxious about being captured and wish to move on to Canada as soon as the woman's son can join them.
Date Range
1841
Creation Date
5th month, 6th day, 1841
Creator
Thomas, Mary B., 1810-1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Gibbons, Daniel
Thomas, Mary B.
Subjects
African Americans--History
Antislavery movements
Fugitive slaves
Letters
Underground Railroad
Search Terms
Abolition
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Freedom Seekers
Letters
Persons of color
Underground Railroad
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F013_In03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 13, Insert 3
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 28 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01
Date Range
1897/08/01
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington
Description
Letter to Miss Marianna Gibbons in Bird-in-Hand from T. H. Sands Pennington, adopted son of Rev. Pennington, in Saratoga Springs, New York, enclosing the detailed accounts of the capture, trial and return of his father's relatives to slavery and regretting that he cannot furnish information about Harper's Ferry. With envelope.
Date Range
1897/08/01
Creation Date
1 August 1897
Creator
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands, d. 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Brubaker, Marianna Gibbons
Pembroke, James
Pennington, James William Charles
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands
Subjects
African Americans--History
Fugitive slaves
Letters
Slavery
Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)
Search Terms
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Freedom Seekers
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Letters
Persons of color
Slavery
Extent
2 items, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D." (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02)
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery" (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Potentially Harmful Content Statement: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this narrative reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era, and contains language that is offensive, oppressive, and may cause distress. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 14, Insert 1
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 30 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D."
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02
Date Range
No date
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D."
Description
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D.," as recorded by his adopted son, Thomas H. Sands Pennington of Saratoga Springs, New York.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
[1897]
Creator
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands, d. 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Pembroke, James
Pennington, James William Charles
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands
Subjects
African Americans--History
Biographies
Clergy, Black
Fugitive slaves
Slavery
Search Terms
Biographies
Enslaved persons
Freedom Seekers
Ministers, Black
Persons of color
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 12 pages to scan
Object Name
Narrative
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01)
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery" (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Potentially Harmful Content Statement: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this narrative reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era, and contains language that is offensive, oppressive, and may cause distress. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 14, Insert 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 30 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery"
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03
Date Range
No date
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery"
Description
"Capture, trial and return of the fugitives, Stephen Pembroke and his two sons, to slavery." Brother and nephews of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D. [As recorded by his adopted son, Thomas H. Sands Pennington]
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
[1897]
Creator
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands, d. 1900
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Pembroke, James
Pembroke, Stephen
Pennington, James William Charles
Pennington, Thomas H. Sands
Subjects
African Americans--History
Biographies
Fugitive slaves
Slavery
Search Terms
Biographies
Enslaved persons
Freedom Seekers
Persons of color
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Narrative
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F014_In03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter to Marianna Gibbons from T. H. Sands Pennington (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In01)
"Prominent events in the life of Rev. J. W. C. Pennington, D.D." (MG0240_Ser02_F014_In02)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Potentially Harmful Content Statement: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this narrative reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era, and contains language that is offensive, oppressive, and may cause distress. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 14, Insert 3
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, 15 March 2012. Added to database on 30 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1911
sufficiently interesting to be worth recording. In the earliest tax list for Lancaster in existence, in the year 1754, which Mr. H. Frank Eshleman gives us in his paper, Vol. XIII., No. 10, we learn that at that date there were seven slaves owned and held in the borough. They belonged, respectively, to "David
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Responsibility
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.
Contained In
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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