Violet's mother, Tenor, was enslaved by the Reverend Roger Newton of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Newton recorded in his diary that Tenor's daughter "Violet, a negro Child of my family" was baptized on April 25, 1783, and died four days later on April 29.
| Entry | Source | Vol Name | Date | entry id |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Violet a negro Child of my family | First Congregational Church of Greenfield, Massachusetts | Single | 1783 Apr 25 | 2409 |
| • Violet a negro Child | First Congregational Church of Greenfield, Massachusetts | Single | 1783 Apr 29 | 2410 |