Rufus - RUFU1
1785
East Hampton
Title
Rufus - RUFU1
1785
East Hampton
1785
East Hampton
Description
Enslaved man
Name
Rufus
Status
Enslaved
Sex
Male
Source/s
Biographical Text
"Abraham Gardiner Negro Rufus; to a pair of shoes made 4|0."
In addition, Lyman Beecher in the church records listed "Nance wife of Rufus" as becoming a member of the church. It is not known if this is the same Rufus.
In addition, Lyman Beecher in the church records listed "Nance wife of Rufus" as becoming a member of the church. It is not known if this is the same Rufus.
Misc. Date
February and March, 1785
Owner or Household
Abraham Gardiner
Citation
“Rufus - RUFU1
1785
East Hampton,” Plain Sight Project, accessed November 23, 2024, https://plainsightproject.org/items/show/371.
1785
East Hampton,” Plain Sight Project, accessed November 23, 2024, https://plainsightproject.org/items/show/371.