Virginia Emigrants to Liberia

Data

Group Type	slaveholder
Count of Members

Groups

Vanmeters

Recorded Names

Vanmeter 1 a

Associated Individuals

Andrew Grey (emigrant) 1	enslaved by
Harry Wilson (emigrant)	enslaved by
James Patton (emigrant)	enslaved by
Philip Martin (emigrant)	enslaved by
Phoebe Grey (emigrant)	enslaved by
Samuel Grey (emigrant)	enslaved by

Notes

[a]
Collectively referring to four sisters and their mother who sent their slaves to Liberia. Their names are revealed in letters to the ACS in preparation for the emigration of their slaves.

Citations

[1] "Ship Jupiter, 9 Nov 1833, Norfolk, Virginia", Subject File, 1792-1964, American Colonization Society Records, Manuscript Div., Library of Congress; digital image, Fold3.com. Microfilm Reel 314 (https://www.fold3.com/image/46670412 : accessed 18 Feb 2021).