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Title
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William Smith - NY-BLA1
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Identifier
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NY-BLA1
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Subject
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African Americans--History, African Americans--History--To 1863, African American blacksmiths, Artisans
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Source
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The New-York Weekly Journal, #100
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Date
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October 6, 1735, May 16, 1737
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Trade
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Blacksmith
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Gender
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Male
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Enslaver
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Arent Bradt
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Home Location
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Schenectady, New York
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Events
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1. Self-emancipated from Arent Bradt
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Item Type
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Advertisement
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Notes
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Individual is indentured servant. Another advertisement for his return found dated May 16, 1737
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Transcription
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Run away from Arent Bradt of Schinectady in the County of Albany, on Sunday the 28th of September last, a Negro Man, named William Smith, he is an indented Servant and no Slave; he is a pretty lusty well set Fellow, full fac’d, and in Colour like the Madagascar Negroes, speaks English, High and Low Dut[c]h, understands all Sorts of Husbandry Work, and something of the Trade of a Black-Smith; had on when he went away a Linnen Wastcoat and Breeches, homespun Stockings, and English Shoes, and carried with him a light coloured Frize Jacket, and a Pair of Linnen Breeches. Any Person that takes up the said Negro Man Servant, and secures so that his Master may have him again, shall have five Pounds Reward and all reasonable Charges.
