Black Loyalist
Charles Connor
Charles Connor Relationships
- Relative: Stephen Wright, , Source: Virginia Gazette
- Parent: William Connor , , Source: Norfolk County Virginia Tithables, Volume 3, 1766 - 1780
- Relative: John Baynes, , Source: Virginia Gazette
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June
1768
Tithables for Portsmouth Parish to the West side of Western Branch-1768
Source for this event: Norfolk County Virginia Tithables, Volume 3, 1766 - 1780
| Name | Owner | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac | Charles Connor - Norfolk |
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Nov
1775
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Lord Dunmore's Proclamation
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John Murray, Lord Dunmore - John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore (1732 – 25 February 1809), was the colonial governor of Virginia at the outbreak of the American Revolution.
Aug
1777
British Invasion of Philadelphia
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The campaign for Philadelphia - On July 23 1777 the British fleet left from Sandy Hook, New York carrying more than 15,000 soldiers and headed into the Atlantic before turning south to enter the Chesapeake in August and sail up the bay to its northern extremity to set the troops ashore at the head of the Elk River on August 25.
1778
1778
1779
The following slaves ran from Charles Connor
1782
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Treaty of Paris
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Treaty of Paris - In November 1782 a provisional peace treaty was hammered out between the British and the Americans in Paris.
1783
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Evacuation of New York
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Evacuation of New York - In April 1783 the first evacuation fleet left for Nova Scotia. A week later the British Commander, Sir Guy Carleton, sailed up the Hudson River to Orangetown for a conference with General Washington to discuss the evacuation. As the victorious commander, Washington opened the meeting by reiterating the resolution of Congress regarding “the delivery of all Negroes and other property.”
Runaways that were owned by Charles Connor:
| Vessel Names and their Commanders | Where Bound | Names | Age | Description | Names of the Person in whose Possession they now are | Remarks | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Abondance - July Master: Lt. Philips |
Port Roseway | Dinah Connor | 19 | stout wench | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 5 years ago. |
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| London Master: Hugh Watts |
Port Roseway | Isaac Connor | 49 | ailing man | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 4 years ago. |
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| L'Abondance - July Master: Lt. Philips |
Port Roseway | James Connor | 25 | stout fellow | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 4 years ago. Certificate from General Birch. |
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| L'Abondance - July Master: Lt. Philips |
Port Roseway | Jan Connor | 6 | likely girl | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 4 years ago. Certificate from General Birch. |
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| Mars Master: James Greyson |
Port Roseway | John Fortune | 20 | likely lad | Capt. Gelder | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 4 years ago. British Forces [general]. Certificate from General Birch. |
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| Providence Master: John Richee |
Port Roseway | Luke Johnson | 18 | stout fellow | Stephen Shakespeare | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 5 years ago. |
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| Joseph Master: James Mitchell |
Annapolis | Mary Steel | 24 | fine wench | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 5 years ago. Black Pioneers. Certificate from General Musgrave. |
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| London Master: Hugh Watts |
Port Roseway | Nan | 12 | Stout Girl | Formerly Slave to Charles Connor, Norfolk. Left 4 years ago. |
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1785
Patriot claims for losses to the British
Source for this event: Patriot claims for losses to the British
| Transcript | Slaves that this may relate to. | |
|---|---|---|
| May 1779: 33 Negroes 2410 Pounds value. |
