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*[http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/pomp/summary.html Dying Confession of Pomp, a Negro Man, Who Was Executed at Ipswich, on the 6th August, 1795, for Murdering Capt. Charles Furbish, of Andover, Taken from the Mouth of the Prisoner, and penned by Joanathan Plummer] ''Documenting the American South'' (see document menu). 8/3/2011 | *[http://docsouth.unc.edu/neh/pomp/summary.html Dying Confession of Pomp, a Negro Man, Who Was Executed at Ipswich, on the 6th August, 1795, for Murdering Capt. Charles Furbish, of Andover, Taken from the Mouth of the Prisoner, and penned by Joanathan Plummer] ''Documenting the American South'' (see document menu). 8/3/2011 | ||
*[http://www.andovertownsman.com/local/x1771108225/Andover-Stories-Cato-Freeman-slavery-and-prejudice-in-early-Andover Prejudice in Early Andover.] by Katie Gohn. | *[http://www.andovertownsman.com/local/x1771108225/Andover-Stories-Cato-Freeman-slavery-and-prejudice-in-early-Andover Prejudice in Early Andover.] by Katie Gohn. | ||
Abolitionism in Andover. by Elaine Clements, Andover Historical Society. ''Andover Townsman'' August 2, 2012, p.15 | |||
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Revision as of 15:13, 3 August 2012
Before slavery was abolished in Massachusetts in 1783, many affluent Andover families did own slaves. Three well known freed slaves were Cato Freeman,Pompey Lovejoy, and Salem Poor.
Freeman had been owned by Deacon Samuel Phillips before he married and purchased a 16 acre farm.
Pomp's Pond is named for Pomp Lovejoy, a former slave of Captain William Lovejoy.
Salem Poor bought his freedom in 1769 and went on to fight in the Revolutionary War. He was much praised for his actions at the Battle of Bunker Hill. He went on to fight at Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Monmouth, as well as other battles.
Pomp, a slave of David Abbot who was born free, appealed to the Andover selectmen when other slaves were suing for their freedom. The selectmen gave Pomp, still a slave, to Captain Charles Furbish, who proved a harsh master. Pomp murdered his new master, thinking he would inherit Furbish's farm. Pomp was executed in 1795.
See
- Anti-Slavery Movement and the Underground Railroad in Andover & Greater Lawrence, Massachusetts, Andover Room Pamphlet File box 6 974.45 Gre
- Salem Poor: A Brave and Galiant SoldierNational Park Service, Boston.
- Founding of the Free Christian Church of Andover by Mary Byers Smith, Andover Pamplet Box 5, page 12 headstone of Primus a former Andover slave
- Murder and Mayhem in Essex County by Robert Wilhelm. 364.2523 Wil
- Dying Confession of Pomp, a Negro Man, Who Was Executed at Ipswich, on the 6th August, 1795, for Murdering Capt. Charles Furbish, of Andover, Taken from the Mouth of the Prisoner, and penned by Joanathan Plummer Documenting the American South (see document menu). 8/3/2011
- Prejudice in Early Andover. by Katie Gohn.
Abolitionism in Andover. by Elaine Clements, Andover Historical Society. Andover Townsman August 2, 2012, p.15
--Eleanor 14:40, August 28, 2007 (EDT)--Leslie 11:59, July 5, 2012 (EDT)--Leslie 16:13, August 3, 2012 (EDT)
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