The Reverend Roger Newton of Greenfield, Massachusetts listed in his diary the May 22, 1798, marriage of Rosanna Henneman (Fenneman) and Timothy Venelanus (Venelarus, Vendoras). The groom was from Colrain, Massachusetts. Newton noted that they were both "Negroes."
Sources Consulted
Diary of Rev. Roger Newton, Greenfield, MA, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association collections
| Entry | Source | Vol Name | Date | entry id |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • May 22. 98 Timothy Venalanus & Rosanna Fenneman (Negros) | First Congregational Church of Greenfield, Massachusetts | Single | 1798 May 22 | 2405 |