Peter

first name
Peter
last name
gender
male
birth, death year
-- , --
first, last year in records
1754, 1754
confidence level
confirmed identity
freed status (year freed)
enslaved
enslaver(s)
Dickinson, Samuel;
location(s)
Deerfield, MA  
place of origin

Bio

There were several African American men named Peter in Deerfield, Massachusetts. One was enslaved by Samuel Dickinson (1687-1761). Dr. Thomas Williams treated Peter numerous times from October, 1754, through early December, 1755.

Although there are other account book and daybook entries for "Peter" or "Peter Negro", it is difficult to know who they are unless, as in the case of this man, an enslaver is mentioned. If the person was free and had no surname, it is impossible to know for certain who they were.

Primary Source Entries for Peter

Entry Source Vol Name Date entry id
  Sam Dickinson [debtor] to visit [?] 3/ Peter Source Unknown 1754 Dec 9 1602

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