On today’s journey, I decided to take a look at Sarah Beaudhuy’s (1773/1774 – 1868) Free Person of Color status. Although Sarah Beaudhuy was listed on the “Register of Free Inhabitants Living in the Town of Christiansted, 1794-1811”, I was curious about how long was Sarah in slavery. What was the reason she was…… Continue reading Sarahs Journey to Freedom
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Maritime Monday
Discovering my 3rd Great Uncle Harold Bough (1855-1941) who was a Wardroom Steward began with a 1932 St. Croix Tribute Newspaper Article that was given to me from a Researcher/Family Historian. The article enlighten me to Harold Bough historic military service. His service included sailing around the world twice. Harold had served 24 years in…… Continue reading Maritime Monday
A Key to the Past
Church Records The journey begins::: Through the attach church record I discovered that Sarah was the property belonging to Mr. Beaudjoy. From this document I was later able to identify Sarah owner as Anthony Beaudhuy whom there is no birth date, was a white plantation manager at Estate Betsey Jewels on St. Croix. By 1755…… Continue reading A Key to the Past
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