CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Adams Hopkins & Co., Augusta, GA Edmund Same Waiter Policy Number(s): 1395 New York Life Insurance Company
Adams, George Savannah, GA Sarah Same House servant Policy Number(s): 590 New York Life Insurance Company
Adams, John Augusta, GA Jacob Same in printing office Policy Number(s): 388 New York Life Insurance Company
Adams, Patrick Columbus, GA Sam Same Mason Policy Number(s): 830 New York Life Insurance Company
Aler, George, owner Spotsylvania, VA Henry Brokenbourgh Same American International Group, Inc.
Aler, George, owner Spotsylvania, VA Jeffrey Scott Same American International Group, Inc.
Aler, George, owner Spotsylvania, VA Phil Shankland ? Same American International Group, Inc.
Aler, George, owner Spotsylvania, VA Henry Smith Same American International Group, Inc.
Aler, George, owner Spotsylvania, VA Sally Washington Same American International Group, Inc.
Allen, PP Charleston, SC Sandy Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 489 New York Life Insurance Company
Allen, Thomas P.; Hatch, L.M. and Hatch, E.E. Charleston, SC Sabrina Same
Policy dated Aug. 11, 1856; Age 24; Occupation: Washer; 7 years in Charleston Aetna Life Insurance Company
Alley, Nelson Frankfort, KY Betty Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1657 New York Life Insurance Company
Allsofo, for the benefit of M. Danaby, James Stamping Grounds, Scott County, KY John Scott County, KY
Boatman Policy Number(s): 1783 New York Life Insurance Company
Anderson, Nelson Henderson County, KY Benjamin Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1537 New York Life Insurance Company
Archer, Richard Chesterfield County, VA Reuben Same
Miner at the Mines – Chesterfield Policy Number(s): 1107 New York Life Insurance Company
Archer, Richard Chesterfield County, VA Jacob Same
Miner at theCoal mines Policy Number(s): 1108 New York Life Insurance Company
Ash , William (slaveholder) (beneficiary/assignee is Sampson, Jos.) Charleston, SC Policy #64 dated June 30, 1857 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Averill, Rebecca Anderson County, KY Tom NOT LISTED,
Running on the River Policy Number(s): 445 (698) New York Life Insurance Company
Barton, Thomas B. Spotsylvania, VA Thorton Same American International Group, Inc.
Beasley , William H. (beneficiary) (slaveholder is Eppes , Cornelius) Petersburg, VA Policy # 109 dated October 27, 1856 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Beaumont, Phebe Natchez, MS Abby Anderson Same General house servant Policy Number(s): 1131 New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Bell, Robert Louisville, KY Conway Barbour Jefferson County, KY Cabin boy Policy Number(s): 1443 New York Life Insurance Company
Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Allen Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1602 New York Life Insurance Company
Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Nat Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1603 New York Life Insurance Company
Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Lex Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1604 New York Life Insurance Company
Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Ned Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1605 New York Life Insurance Company
Bell, Robert and Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Augustus Same Cabin boy Policy Number(s): 1607 New York Life Insurance Company
Berry, Thomas J., owner Spotsylvania, VA George Jackson Same American International Group, Inc.
Berry, Thomas J., owner Spotsylvania, VA Henry Ware Same American International Group, Inc.
Berry, William Wilmington, NC Edward Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1652 New York Life Insurance Company
Berry, William Wilmington, NC David Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1677 New York Life Insurance Company
Beverly, Robert Henderson County, KY Henry Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1508 New York Life Insurance Company
Beverly, Robert Henderson County, KY William Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1509 New York Life Insurance Company
Bodley, Charles L. Fayette, KY Hayes Same American International Group, Inc.
Bolton, Theoda Natchez, MS Betsy Dyer Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1133 New York Life Insurance Company
Booth , Jack (slaveholder) (beneficiary is Cabares, Chas. J. trustee by James Chienes, Atty.) Petersburg, VA
Policy #61 dated July 18, 1854 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Bougham, Theodore P. Essex, KY Winney Lawson Same American International Group, Inc.
Bowen, Anthony, owner Washington, DC Robert Dick Same American International Group, Inc.
Bowen, Wm Fredricksburg, VA John Walters Same
Machine builder and pattern maker Policy Number(s): 453 New York Life Insurance Company
Bowman, Parmelia Bullitt County, KY Anderson Bowman Louisville, KY Boatman Policy Number(s): 828 New York Life Insurance Company
Braddock, Jesse Henderson County, KY David Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1734 New York Life Insurance Company
Braddock, Jesse Henderson County, KY David Same
Fireman on steamboat Empire Policy Number(s): 825 New York Life Insurance Company
Braddock, Jesse Henderson County, KY Philip Same
Fireman on Western River Policy Number(s): 826 (1735) New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Bradley, CW Wilmington, NC Murray Same
To be employed in a steam saw mill and turpentine distillery Policy Number(s): 1817 New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, EC Wilmington, NC Jacob Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1865 New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, EC Wilmington, NC Sam Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1866 New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard Savannah, GA Jim Howard Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1862 New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard Savannah, GA Albert Same Labourer Policy Number(s): 1982 New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Jim Dudley Savannah, GA
Labourer Policy Number(s): 1981 New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Bill Hyman Wilmington, NC
Laborer Policy Number(s): 286 (960) New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Ned Martin Wilmington, NC
Cook Policy Number(s): 285 (957, 1816) New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Hardy Wilmington, NC
Laborer Policy Number(s): 284 (955) New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Andrew Wilmington, NC
Laborer in mill and distillery Policy Number(s): 1148 (1847) New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC
Alleck a/k/a Aleck, Alexander a/k/a Burr Wilmington, NC
Employed in a mill Policy Number(s): 1149 (1850) New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Anthony Wilmington, NC
At a saw mill Policy Number(s): 1150 New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Peter Wilmington, NC
Employed at a mill Policy Number(s): 1151 (1849) New York Life Insurance Company
Bradley, Richard (Savannah, GA) and Giles, William Burke (Wilmington, NC)
Savannah, GA, and Wilmington, NC Bill Wilmington, NC
Laborer at mill Policy Number(s): 1152 (1848) New York Life Insurance Company
Brang, George W. Fayette, KY Marshall Same American International Group, Inc.
Breckenridge, WL Louisville, KY Enoch Same
Cabin boy on St. Boat Chancellor Policy Number(s): 827 (1522) New York Life Insurance Company
Brents, George Fayette, KY George Brents Same American International Group, Inc.
Brown , Daniel (slaveholder) (beneficiary is Shular , D.H.) Montgomerey, AL Policy # 86 dated Feb, 4, 1859 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Brown, Alexander Henderson County, KY Aaron Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1588 New York Life Insurance Company
Brown, Joseph Henderson County, KY Clairborne a/k/a Clairbonne Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1589 New York Life Insurance Company
Bruce, Ja. ? M. Fayette, KY Leonard Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Bruce, Ja? M. Fayette, KY Georgiana Same American International Group, Inc.
Bruce, John J. Fayette, KY Theodore Same American International Group, Inc.
Buck, Sarah J., owner Spotsylvania, VA James Gillis Same American International Group, Inc.
Buntai, John Union County, KY Ralph Same Firemen on Bunker Hill Policy Number(s): 799 New York Life Insurance Company
Buntai, John Union County, KY Tom Same Firemen on Bunker Hill Policy Number(s): 799 New York Life Insurance Company
Buntai, John Union County, KY Abraham Same Firemen on Bunker Hill Policy Number(s): 799 New York Life Insurance Company
Burch, James Wilmington, NC Mahala Same House servant Policy Number(s): 858 New York Life Insurance Company
Burch, James Wilmington, NC Caroline Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1779 New York Life Insurance Company
Burnette, Elias Albemarle County, VA Dabney Burnette Chesterfield County, VA
Employed at Mid Lothian mines Policy Number(s): 1217 New York Life Insurance Company
Bush, Ja ? M Fayette, KY Woodson Same American International Group, Inc.
Bush, James M. Fayette, KY Harriet, a slave Same American International Group, Inc.
Bush, James M. Fayette, KY John Same American International Group, Inc.
Bush, James M., owner Fayette, KY James or Jim Jackson Same American International Group, Inc.
Butler, George G., owner Caroline, VA Edmund Same American International Group, Inc. Cabares, Chas. J. trustee by James Chienes, Atty. (beneficiary) (slaveholder is Booth , Jack) Petersburg, VA
Policy #61 dated July 18, 1854 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Cammach, John J., owner Spotsylvania, VA Peggy Same American International Group, Inc.
Carlton, L. ? Jefferson, KY John Owen Same American International Group, Inc.
Carrere, ME Charleston, SC Sandy Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 403 (1317) New York Life Insurance Company
Carrere, ME Charleston, SC Sukey Same Servant Policy Number(s): 404 New York Life Insurance Company
Carrere, ME Charleston, SC Harry Same Labourer Policy Number(s): 1312 New York Life Insurance Company
Carrere, William Charleston, SC Johnny Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1346 New York Life Insurance Company
Carter, Edwin, owner Orange, VA Henry Same American International Group, Inc.
Castleman, C.W., owner Fayette, KY Washington Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Castleman, Martha P. Fanquier, VA George Same American International Group, Inc.
Castleman, Martha P. Fanquier, VA Ned Same American International Group, Inc.
Castleman, Martha P. Fanquier, VA John Smith Same American International Group, Inc.
Castleman, Martha, owner Fayette, KY Henry Same American International Group, Inc.
Castleman, Martha, owner Fayette, KY Lewis Same American International Group, Inc.
Chapman, Amilia Charleston, SC Sandy Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 322 (977, 2118) New York Life Insurance Company
Chenoweth, Stephen Louisville, KY Tillman Same
To be employed as fireman on board of a first class steam boat on the rivers between Louisville & New Orleans or on the Alabama and Towbig Bee Rivers until June Policy Numbers(s): 1496 New York Life Insurance Company
Chenoweth, Stephen Louisville, KY George Same
To be employed as cabin boy boy on board of a first class steam boat between Louisville & New Orleans - or the waters of the Alabama and Towbig Bee Rivers until June Policy Numbers(s): 1497 New York Life Insurance Company
Chenoweth, Stephen Louisville, KY Jack Same
To be employed as cabin boy boy on board of a first class steam boat between Louisville & New Orleans - or the waters of the Alabama and Towbig Bee Rivers until June Policy Numbers(s): 1498 New York Life Insurance Company
Chenoweth, Stephen Louisville, KY Bob Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1512 New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Chenoweth, Stephen Louisville, KY John Owen Same
To be employed as a fireman or second cook on board of first class steam boats on the rivers between Louisville & New Orleans - or in the waters of Alabama & Tow Big Rivers until June. Policy Numbers(s): 1495 New York Life Insurance Company
Chesterfield Mining Co., William Benton as agent,
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA Daniel Hall Chesterfield County, VA
Miner Policy Number(s): 311 New York Life Insurance Company
Chesterfield Mining Co., William Benton as agent,
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA Charles Hall Chesterfield County, VA
Miner Policy Number(s): 313 New York Life Insurance Company
Chesterfield Mining Co., William Benton as agent,
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA Bartlett Chesterfield County, VA
Miner Policy Number(s): 312 New York Life Insurance Company
Childers, A.L. & J.J., owners Fayette, KY Breckenridge Same American International Group, Inc.
Chiles, H.W. Fayette, KY Ann Same American International Group, Inc.
Chrisman, L.H., owner Jassimine, KY Ben Brown Same American International Group, Inc.
Chrisman, L.H., owner Jassimine, KY Wilkins Same American International Group, Inc.
Clarke, FA Chesterfield County, VA Philip Swann Same
Miner - Date of Death 08/28/46 Policy Number(s): 228 New York Life Insurance Company
Clifton, William Louisville, KY Daniel Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1606 New York Life Insurance Company
Cochran, Charles Charleston, SC Sarah Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 353 (978) New York Life Insurance Company
Cole, Haley Chesterfield County, VA Lewis Cole Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 345 (996) New York Life Insurance Company
Coleman, AB New Orleans, LA Reuben Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1269 New York Life Insurance Company
Collier, Matilda Henderson County, KY William Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1536 New York Life Insurance Company
Collins, John W., owner Spotsylvania, VA Ferdinand Same American International Group, Inc.
Collins, John W., owner Spotsylvania, VA Mercer Same American International Group, Inc.
Collins, John W., owner Spotsylvania, VA Nearest Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Cook, David, owner Wilcox, AL Anderson Same American International Group, Inc.
Corcoran, IW Charleston, SC Jim Same House servant Policy Number(s): 593 New York Life Insurance Company
Cosby, Jefferson Chesterfield County, VA Isaac Clover Hill, VA
Miner at the pitsDead-Loss pd Oct 47 - Date of Death 10/47 Policy Number(s): 898 New York Life Insurance Company
Coull, John W. ? Spotsylvania, VA Robert Johnson Same American International Group, Inc.
Cowan, RH Wilmington, NC Anthony Same
Laborer at steam sawmill Date of Death 02/24/47 Policy Number(s): 349 New York Life Insurance Company
Cowan, RH Wilmington, NC Thaddeus NOT LISTED, Laborer at steam sawmill Policy Number(s): 350 New York Life Insurance Company
Cowan, RH Wilmington, NC Joe NOT LISTED, Laborer at steam sawmill Policy Number(s): 351 New York Life Insurance Company
Cowan, RH Wilmington, NC Peter NOT LISTED, Laborer at steam sawmill Policy Number(s): 352 New York Life Insurance Company
Cox, SC Natchez, MS John Davis Same Slave Policy Number(s): 1644 New York Life Insurance Company
Craig, Joseph Ghent, Carroll County, KY William Ghent, KY
On steam boat Chancellor Policy Number(s): 764 New York Life Insurance Company
Crenshaw, William Henderson County, KY Nathan Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1579 New York Life Insurance Company
Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA Randolph Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 454 New York Life Insurance Company
Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA Enoch Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 455 New York Life Insurance Company
Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA Sam Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 456 New York Life Insurance Company
Crouch, Thomas Richmond, VA Ben Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 457 New York Life Insurance Company
Cummingway, Thomas ? Fayette, KY Ishmael (Leave) Same American International Group, Inc.
Darracott, John Richmond, VA London Dabney Clover Hill, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 895 New York Life Insurance Company
Darracott, John Richmond, VA Davy Dabney Clover Hill, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 896 New York Life Insurance Company
Dawson, OH Charleston, SC Dennis Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 703 New York Life Insurance Company
Dawson, OH Charleston, SC James Aiken, SC House servant Policy Number(s): 930 New York Life Insurance Company
De Loache & Wilcosson, Macon, GA Dick Same Coach maker Policy Number(s): 1066 New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
De Loache & Wilcosson, Macon, GA Sandford Same Apprentice to smith Policy Number(s): 1202 New York Life Insurance Company
De Rosset, Sarah Wilmington, NC Mary Ann Same House Servant Policy Number(s): 529 New York Life Insurance Company
Dewar, William Charleston, SC Jack Reid Augusta, GA Wheelwright Policy Number(s): 387 New York Life Insurance Company
Dodge, RL Little Rock, AR Gratior Same Servant man Policy Number(s): 2491 New York Life Insurance Company
Dodge, RL Little Rock, AR Luisa a/k/a Louisa Same Servant woman Policy Number(s): 2491 New York Life Insurance Company
Duncan, William Davis County, KY Henry Daviess County, KY Fireman Policy Number(s): 1707 New York Life Insurance Company
Easton, Levi, Owner, Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland Jefferson, KY William Hall Same American International Group, Inc.
Elam, John Henderson County, KY Caswell Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1510 New York Life Insurance Company
Ellis, Joseph Goochland County, VA Peter Ellis Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 343 (899) New York Life Insurance Company
Emerson, H Natchez, MS Jesse Davis Same Barber Policy Number(s): 822 New York Life Insurance Company
Eppes , Cornelius (slaveholder) (beneficiary is Beasley , William H.) Petersburg, VA Policy # 109 dated October 27, 1856 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Everett, SB Smithville, NC Edward Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 331 New York Life Insurance Company
Field, Joseph Mobile, AL Letty Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1310 New York Life Insurance Company
Fleeming, Daniel Wilmington, NC David Cutler Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 530 (1424) New York Life Insurance Company
Fleeming, Daniel Wilmington, NC Simon Same
Laborer on a turpentine farm Policy Number(s): 1257 New York Life Insurance Company
Fleeming, Daniel Wilmington, NC Stephen Same
Laborer at a Turpentine farm Policy Number(s): 1258 New York Life Insurance Company
Fleeming, Daniel Wilmington, NC Toney Same
Employed on Turpentine Farm Policy Number(s): 1259 New York Life Insurance Company
Fleeming, Daniel Wilmington, NC Abram Same
Employed on a Turpentine Farm Policy Number(s): 1260 New York Life Insurance Company
Fleeming, Daniel Wilmington, NC Rachel Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1425 New York Life Insurance Company
Forbes, Jno Scott County, KY Betty Same Servant Policy Number(s): 843 New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Fountain, Francis Harrisson, MS Peter Same
This slave policy, which was issued by the Aetna Life Insurance Company, is not related to the Insurance Company of North America or Aetna Insurance Company. Peter is identified as a laborer.
ACE Property and Casualty Insurance Company
Fountain, Francis Orleans, LA Peter Same
Policy dated June 21, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 27; Occupation: Laborer Aetna Life Insurance Company
Fowler, Henderson Washington, DC Jane Bown Same American International Group, Inc.
Freeman, DD Franklin County, KY Dick Same Farmer Policy Number(s): 1656 New York Life Insurance Company
Gardelle, Adolphus Augusta, GA Harriett Same Merchant Policy Number(s): 486 New York Life Insurance Company
Gardner, William Shelbyville, KY Charles Louisville, KY House servant Policy Number(s): 1655 New York Life Insurance Company
Garmany, George Hamburg, GA Joe NOT LISTED,
The Parrott Plantation, 3 ½ miles from Hamburg, Field work Policy Number(s): 583 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Sam Same Carriage painter Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Alick Savannah, GA Waiter Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Jack Same Wheelwright Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Apollo Charleston, SC Laborer Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Tartan Charleston, SC Carpenter Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Lettia Charleston, SC House servant Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Phyllis Charleston, SC House servant Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Adelandi a/k/a Adelaide Charleston, SC Mantua maker Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Ron a/k/a Rose Charleston, SC House servant Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Georgia Insurance & Trust Company re Insurance, Augusta, GA Sam Charleston, SC Laborer Policy Number(s): 268 New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, Annabella Wilmington, NC Hector Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 288 (958, 1815) New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Giles, Annabella Wilmington, NC Henry Same Bricklayer Policy Number(s): 1864 New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC Jim Bradley Savannah, GA Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1861 New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC Jim Giles Same
Laborer Policy Number(s): 282 (956) (1859) New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC John Giles Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1860 New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC Ephraim Green Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 283 New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC John Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 279 (952) New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC Alik a/k/a Alexander, Aleck Same
Laborer Policy Number(s): 280 (953) (1858) New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC Jim Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 281 (954) New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC Lewis Same
Carpenter Policy Number(s): 287 (959) (1863) New York Life Insurance Company
Giles, William Burke Wilmington, NC Marcus Same Laborer at mill Policy Number(s): 1153 (1857) New York Life Insurance Company
Gilman, Granville, owner Spotsylvania, VA Penny Snow Same American International Group, Inc.
Glafs, Robert Shelbyville, KY Anthony Same
Farmer–to be employed on a farm Policy Number(s): 1796 New York Life Insurance Company
Glendinning, John NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED John Columbia County, GA
Laborer Policy Number(s): 522 New York Life Insurance Company
Good, Garland Mobile, AL Adam Same Steam boat hand Policy Number(s): 980 New York Life Insurance Company
Goodloe, D.J., owner Fayette, KY Wiatt Same American International Group, Inc.
Govan, James King & Queen County, VA Edward Govan Same
To be employed on a farm Policy Number(s): 997 New York Life Insurance Company
Govan, James King & Queen County, VA Lewis Govan Same
To be employed on a farm Policy Number(s): 998 New York Life Insurance Company
Govan, James King & Queen County, VA John Govan Same
Farmer on plantation Policy Number(s): 999 New York Life Insurance Company
Graven, WH Charleston, SC Jim Same Mason Policy Number(s): 976 New York Life Insurance Company
Graves, Daniel Charleston, SC Joe Same Cigar maker Policy Number(s): 531 New York Life Insurance Company
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Graves, Daniel Charleston, SC Jack Wachille Point, SC Carpenter Policy Number(s): 549 New York Life Insurance Company
Green, George Frankfort, KY Edmund Chapman Owsley County, KY Miner Policy Number(s): 946 New York Life Insurance Company
Green, George Frankfort, KY William Johnson Owsley County, KY Miner Policy Number(s): 945 (1754) New York Life Insurance Company
Green, George Frankfort, KY Reuben Rucker a/k/a Kercker Owsley County, KY
Coal miner Policy Number(s): 944 (839) (1753) New York Life Insurance Company
Green, George Frankfort, KY James Willis Owsley County, KY Miner Policy Number(s): 947 (1756) New York Life Insurance Company
Greenland, William Charleston, SC Phillis Same
Home servant Policy Number(s): 488 (1136) (1921) New York Life Insurance Company
Greenwell, Mary Union County, KY Nace Same
Employee on steam boat Ambassador Policy Number(s): 939 New York Life Insurance Company
Griffin, Jesse Henderson County, KY William Henderson, KY
Fireman on boat running on western Policy Number(s): 902 (1539) New York Life Insurance Company
Grimes, Sterling Columbus, GA Emeline Same Cook Policy Number(s): 1567 New York Life Insurance Company
Grinstead, James A., owner Fayette, KY Alfred Same American International Group, Inc.
Grinstead, James A., owner Fayette, KY Enoch Same American International Group, Inc.
Grotz, John, owner Spotsylvania, VA Shadrach Same American International Group, Inc.
Hall, Richard Henrico County, VA Bob Hall Chesterfield County, VA
Miner - Date of Death 03/22/47 Policy Number(s): 973 New York Life Insurance Company
Hall, Thomas Franklin County, KY Squire Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1658 New York Life Insurance Company
Hallett, Benjamin Wilmington, NC Damon Same Employed at distillery Policy Number(s): 1175 New York Life Insurance Company
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY Chrisman Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY David Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY George Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY Henry Jones Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY Ned Blades Same American International Group, Inc.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Slavery Era Insurance Registry by Name of Slaveholder
New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY Perry Brown Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY Samuel Shepherd Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY Robert Johnson Walker Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C. Fayette, KY George Wallace Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C., owner Fayette, KY Ben Varnum Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, W.C., owner Fayette, KY Allan Williams Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, Wesley C. Fayette, KY Page Brown Same American International Group, Inc.
Hamilton, Wesley C. Fayette, KY Dick Field Same American International Group, Inc.
Hancock, Higginson Chesterfield County, VA Ben Jones Same
Carpenter Policy Number(s): 836 New York Life Insurance Company
Hancock, Higginson Chesterfield County, VA Hewlett Same
Miner at *** Mio Lothian Policy Number(s): 974 New York Life Insurance Company
Hancock, Higginson Chesterfield County, VA Pleasant Same
Blacksmith Policy Number(s): 833 New York Life Insurance Company
Hancock, Higginson Chesterfield County, VA Tom Pollard Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 835 New York Life Insurance Company
Hancock, Jefferson Chesterfield County, VA Dick Giles Same
Chesterfield & Clover Hill coal pits Policy Number(s): 834 New York Life Insurance Company
Hancock, William Henderson County, KY Haywood Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1580 New York Life Insurance Company
Hancock, William Henderson County, KY Vincent Same
Fireman - Date of Death 01/30/48 Policy Number(s): 1581 New York Life Insurance Company
Hancock, Woodson Chesterfield County, VA Jordan Hancock Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 309 New York Life Insurance Company
Happoldt, C Charleston, SC Robert Same Butcher Policy Number(s): 657 New York Life Insurance Company
Harnes , Emma (slaveholder) (beneficiary is Harnes , Henry) Charleston, SC Policy #75 dated Oct. 30, 1857 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Harnes , Henry (beneficiary) (slaveholder is Harnes , Emma) Charleston, SC Policy #75 dated June 30, 1857 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Harper, Catharine Lexington, KY George Blackston Same
Waiter on steamboat running bet. Louisville and N.O. Policy Number(s): 647 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Harper, Catharine Lexington, KY William Same
Cook on steamboat Kentucky Louisiana and New Orleans Policy Number(s): 646 New York Life Insurance Company
Harrison, William Natchez, MS Courtney Same Boatman Policy Number(s): 1016 (1803) New York Life Insurance Company
Hart, Ann M., owner Fayette, KY Stephen Same American International Group, Inc.
Hart, John Henderson County, KY Thomas Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1679 New York Life Insurance Company
Harvey & Son, John New Bern Craven County, NC Charles New Bern, NC
NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1685 New York Life Insurance Company
Haviland, Risley & Co., Augusta, GA Jack Same Hand on a steam boat Policy Number(s): 1142 New York Life Insurance Company
Haydon, John ? Spotsylvania, VA Andrew Banks Same American International Group, Inc.
Hill, EN Wilmington, NC John Same
Waiter on board U.S.M.S bet. Wil. & Char. Policy Number(s): 745 (1545) New York Life Insurance Company
Hill, EN Wilmington, NC Betsey Same House Servant Policy Number(s): 746 (1546) New York Life Insurance Company
Hill, EN Wilmington, NC Harriet Same Cook Policy Number(s): 765 (1547) New York Life Insurance Company
Hill; John Hill trustee for, LM Augusta, GA Basil Same Cabinet maker Policy Number(s): 1012 New York Life Insurance Company
Hite, Abraham Louisville, KY Melinda Same Widow Policy Number(s): 330 (948) New York Life Insurance Company
Hobson, John Powhattan County, VA Peter Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 481 New York Life Insurance Company
Hobson, John Powhattan County, VA Bartlett Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 482 New York Life Insurance Company
Hobson, John Powhattan County, VA Adam Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 483 New York Life Insurance Company
Holton, Margaret Charleston, SC Eliza Same House servant Policy Number(s): 628 (1342) New York Life Insurance Company
Hopkins, Thomas Augusta, GA Charles Same Moulder Policy Number(s): 1525 New York Life Insurance Company
Hopkins, Thomas Augusta, GA Edmund Same Moulder Policy Number(s): 1526 New York Life Insurance Company
Hopkins, Thomas Augusta, GA Reuben Same Moulder Policy Number(s): 1527 New York Life Insurance Company
Howard, William Wilmington, NC Jack Same Laborer in saw mill Policy Number(s): 1718 New York Life Insurance Company
Hubbell , E.C. (beneficiary) (slaveholder is Hubbell , Sarah) Montgomerey, AL Policy # 94 dated Jan. 18, 1860 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hubbell , Sarah (slaveholder) (beneficiary is Hubbell , E.C.) Montgomerey, AL Policy # 94 dated Jan. 18, 1860 Aetna Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Hubert, Charles Charleston, SC Chloe Same House servant Policy Number(s): 612 (1313) New York Life Insurance Company
Hubert, Charles Charleston, SC Anthony Same House servant Policy Number(s): 613 (1314) New York Life Insurance Company
Hubert, Charles Charleston, SC Daniel Same House servant Policy Number(s): 614 (1315) New York Life Insurance Company
Hubert, Charles Charleston, SC Bella Same House servant Policy Number(s): 615 (1316) New York Life Insurance Company
Hunt, William Frankfort, KY Nat Sims Same Barber Policy Number(s): 705 (1553) New York Life Insurance Company
Hunter & Bruce Fayette, KY William Curd Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce Fayette, KY Daly Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce Fayette, KY Jordan Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce Fayette, KY Nathan Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce Fayette, KY Tarlton Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce Fayette, KY George Peel Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce Fayette, KY Tom Wood Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce Owners Fayette, KY John Taylor Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce, owners Fayette, KY Elijah Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce, owners Fayette, KY Jim Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter & Bruce, owners, assigned to W.W. Bruce Lexington Fayette, KY Lewis Webb Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter , John J. Fayette, KY Jesse Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter , John J. Fayette, KY Maria Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter , John J. Fayette, KY Sinclair Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter , John J., owner Fayette, KY Lena Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter, John J. Fayette, KY Ellen Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter, John J. Fayette, KY Tom Hunter Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter, John J. Fayette, KY John Man Same American International Group, Inc.
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Hunter, John J. Fayette, KY Alexander Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter, John J. Fayette, KY Andrew Same American International Group, Inc.
Hunter, John J., owner Fayette, KY William Hunter Same American International Group, Inc.
Hyman, John Williamston, NC Richard Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 807 New York Life Insurance Company
Hyman, John Williamston, NC Whitmel Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 808 New York Life Insurance Company
Hyman, John Williamston, NC Sawney Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 809 New York Life Insurance Company
Hyman, John Williamston, NC Lilas a/k/a Silas Martin County, NC
Farmer, Timber gatherer, Fishing Policy Number(s): 810 New York Life Insurance Company
ILLEGIBLE, Thomas Savannah, GA Perry Same Laborer aboard steamboat Policy Number(s): 393 New York Life Insurance Company
J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Natchez, MS Tom Same
Employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1272 New York Life Insurance Company
J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Natchez, MS Dennis Same
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1273 New York Life Insurance Company
J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Natchez, MS Bill Same
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1274 New York Life Insurance Company
J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Natchez, MS Stephen Same
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1275 New York Life Insurance Company
J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Natchez, MS Henry Same
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1276 New York Life Insurance Company
J.D. Tyler Brown Cozzens & H.W. Chittenden, Natchez, MS John Same
To be employed in the Natchez saw mill Policy Number(s): 1277 New York Life Insurance Company
James, J.W. (owner Turner Ashley) Fanquier, VA Washington Same American International Group, Inc.
Jewell Jr., David Louisville, KY Isaac Same
To be employed on the Steam Boat Chancellor & on other 1st class boat Policy Number(s): 1174 New York Life Insurance Company
John A. Lancaster and Edward Sinton Trustees, Richmond, VA James Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 314 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
John A. Lancaster and Edward Sinton Trustees, Richmond, VA George Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 315 New York Life Insurance Company
John A. Lancaster and Edward Sinton Trustees, Richmond, VA Anderson Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 316 New York Life Insurance Company
Jones, Frances, owner Bourbon, KY Adam Same American International Group, Inc.
Jones, Gabriel Louisville, KY Willaby Same Boatman steam boat Policy Number(s): 1120 New York Life Insurance Company
Jones, J.L., owner Spotsylvania, VA Delia Same American International Group, Inc.
Jones, John Jefferson County, KY Warwick Same
On Steam Boat Diane fireman - Date of Death 06/47 Policy Number(s): 1141 New York Life Insurance Company
Jones, John Jefferson County, KY Wallace Same
To be employed on steam boat Luna on the rivers Policy Number(s): 1179 New York Life Insurance Company
Kemp, J.L. Fayette, KY Agnes Same American International Group, Inc.
Kennedy, Robert P. - owner Justus J. Hall Clarke, KY Jarrett Same American International Group, Inc.
Kenneyworth, Herman, owner Wilcox, AL Martha Same American International Group, Inc.
Kent, Jesse Augusta, GA Susan Same House servant Policy Number(s): 837 New York Life Insurance Company
Kent, Jesse Augusta, GA Sellah Same House servant Policy Number(s): 838 New York Life Insurance Company
Kent, Jesse Augusta, GA Hester Same House servant Policy Number(s): 846 New York Life Insurance Company
Kent; John B. Murphy for, John Augusta, GA Hester Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 586 New York Life Insurance Company
Kershaw, Ann Charleston, SC Maria Same Slave Policy Number(s): 1009 (1813) New York Life Insurance Company
King, Jeremiah Edisto Island, SC Frank Same Blacksmith Policy Number(s): 458 New York Life Insurance Company
King, John Charleston, SC Jim Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 354 (1454) New York Life Insurance Company
King, John Charleston, SC Providence Same Tailor Policy Number(s): 592 (1268) New York Life Insurance Company
Koontz, George Natchez, MS Burrell Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1129 New York Life Insurance Company
Koontz, George Natchez, MS Elizabeth Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1130 New York Life Insurance Company
Lambert, Thomas Henderson County, KY Nathan Same
Fireman - Date of Death 03/29/48 Policy Number(s): 1586 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Lambert, Thomas Henderson County, KY Peter Same
Fireman - Date of Death 02/48 Policy Number(s): 1587 New York Life Insurance Company
Langhorne, Maurice Louisville, KY Bartlett Same Fireman running on river Policy Number(s): 735 New York Life Insurance Company
Langhorne, Maurice Louisville, KY John Not Available, KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 911 New York Life Insurance Company
Langhorne, Maurice Louisville, KY Lewis Not Available, KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 912 New York Life Insurance Company
Langhorne, Maurice Louisville, KY Lewis NOT LISTED,
Hand on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 1032 New York Life Insurance Company
Langley, Samuel Henderson County, KY Charles Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1535 New York Life Insurance Company
Lawford, Joseph, owner Spotsylvania, VA Winney Davis ? Same American International Group, Inc.
Le Nock, Samuel Louisville, KY Peter Oldham, KY Farm serv. Policy Number(s): 805 New York Life Insurance Company
Levy, RM Charleston, SC John a/k/a Apollo Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 321 (931) New York Life Insurance Company
Lilly, Evan Fayette, KY Willis Same American International Group, Inc.
Littleton, Flippo Caroline, VA Walker Same American International Group, Inc.
Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Chesterfield County, VA Joe Lockett Same
At the Mid Mines—Chesterfield Policy Number(s): 1098 New York Life Insurance Company
Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Chesterfield County, VA Jim Lockett Same
Miner at Coal Policy Number(s): 1099 New York Life Insurance Company
Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Chesterfield County, VA Ned Lockett Same
Miner at coal mines Policy Number(s): 1100 New York Life Insurance Company
Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Chesterfield County, VA Henry Lockett Same
Miner at the Mid Lothian Policy Number(s): 1101 New York Life Insurance Company
Lockett; Zachariah H. Brooks executor of, Edmund Chesterfield County, VA Jordan Lockett Same
Miner at the coal mines Policy Number(s): 1102 New York Life Insurance Company
Lomax, Michael Louisville, KY Matilda Same Servant Policy Number(s): 470 New York Life Insurance Company
London, Sarah Wilmington, NC Henry London Same Cooper Policy Number(s): 786 New York Life Insurance Company
London, Sarah Wilmington, NC John McGuire Same Mason Policy Number(s): 784 New York Life Insurance Company
London, Sarah Wilmington, NC Primus Same --- Policy Number(s): 785 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Lord, W Wilmington, NC Sampson Same
Penman in stream sawmill Policy Number(s): 526 (1210) New York Life Insurance Company
Lord, W Wilmington, NC Josh Same
Book and shoe maker Policy Number(s): 527 (1211) New York Life Insurance Company
Lord, W Wilmington, NC Ben Same Common laborer Policy Number(s): 528 (1212) New York Life Insurance Company
Loring, Thomas Wilmington, NC Harry Same Common laborer Policy Number(s): 1232 New York Life Insurance Company
Loring, Thomas Wilmington, NC Mary Same Cook Policy Number(s): 1233 New York Life Insurance Company
Loring, Thomas Wilmington, NC Selina Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1240 New York Life Insurance Company
Lyle, Isabella Fayette, KY Nelson Same American International Group, Inc.
Lyle, John T., (Isabella Lyle Lafayette, KY Nelson Same American International Group, Inc.
Maddux, Mary Jane Nelson County, KY Vincent Same Blacksmith Policy Number(s): 767 (1636) New York Life Insurance Company
Marge, John L., Jr., owner Spotsylvania, VA Rob Hoomes Same American International Group, Inc.
Marshalls, Thomas Chesterfield County, VA Charles Smith Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 310 New York Life Insurance Company
Martin, Alexander Chesterfield County, VA Jordan Porter Same
At work at Clover Hill Pitts Policy Number(s): 1228 New York Life Insurance Company
Martin, Samuel Clarke County, KY Norbonne , KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 913 New York Life Insurance Company
Martin, Samuel Clarke County, KY John , KY Fireman on Uncle Sam Policy Number(s): 914 New York Life Insurance Company
Mass, William H. ? Woodford, KY Alfred Same American International Group, Inc.
May, John Charleston, SC Eugenia Same Home servant Policy Number(s): 477 New York Life Insurance Company
Mayo, Joseph Powhatan County, VA Jack Ligou Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 1078 New York Life Insurance Company
McBride, Edward Henderson County, KY Lymas Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1532 New York Life Insurance Company
McBride, James Henderson County, KY Paris Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1538 New York Life Insurance Company
McDowell, James Louisville, KY Henry Clay Same Steam boat hand Policy Number(s): 1686 New York Life Insurance Company
McFarland, John Daviep County, KY Bill Daviess County, KY Fireman Policy Number(s): 780 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
McGowan, JR Lexington, KY Clem Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 450 (1165) New York Life Insurance Company
Mess. Smith & Densford, Louisville, KY Albert On Island 36, Tipton County, TN
Farming & woodchopping Policy Number(s): 1437 New York Life Insurance Company
Mess. Smith & Densford, Louisville, KY Abraham On Island 36, Tipton County, TN
Farming & woodchopping -Date of Death 03/18/48 Policy Number(s): 1438 New York Life Insurance Company
Mess. Smith & Densford, Louisville, KY Squire On Island 36, Tipton County, TN
Farming & Woodchopping Policy Number(s): 1439 New York Life Insurance Company
Messick, Martha M., owner Fayette, KY Sarah Same American International Group, Inc.
Metcalfe, John, owner Spotsylvania, VA Henry Frazier Same American International Group, Inc.
Meyer, Charles St. Francis, MO Amanda Same
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 15; Occupation: Housegirl Aetna Life Insurance Company
Meyer, Charles St. Francis, MO Ann Same
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 15; Occupation: Housegirl Aetna Life Insurance Company
Meyer, Charles St. Francis, MO Henry Same
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 19; Occupation: Blacksmith Aetna Life Insurance Company
Meyer, Charles St. Francis, MO Martha Same
Policy dated Jan. 13, 1860; Age 14; Occupation: Housegirl Aetna Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Bob Hall Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 392 New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Richard Johnson Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 307 New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA William Maston Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 304 (877) New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Ampy Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 391 New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Edgar Porter Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 308 New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Jim Wills Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 306 (870) New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Randolph Wright Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 381 New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Henry Wright Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 382 New York Life Insurance Company
Mid Lothian Coal and Minning Co, Chesterfield County, VA Joe Wright Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 383 New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC Joe Miller Same Baker Policy Number(s): 194 (847, 1700) New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC James Same Baker Policy Number(s): 195 (848, 1701) New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC Jim Miller Same Baker Policy Number(s): 196 (849, 1702) New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC John Miller Same Baker Policy Number(s): 197 (850, 1703) New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC Tommy Miller Same Baker Policy Number(s): 198 (851, 1704) New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC Lewis Same Baker Policy Number(s): 918 (1760) New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC Jim Same Baker Policy Number(s): 1455 New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Robert Charleston, SC Joe Same Baker Policy Number(s): 1456 New York Life Insurance Company
Miller, Warwick Louisville, KY Robert Not Available, KY Cabin boy Cincinnatti Policy Number(s): 1060 New York Life Insurance Company
Millman, James Wilmington, NC Washington Same Apprentice to a mason Policy Number(s): 374 New York Life Insurance Company
Millman, James Wilmington, NC Woodley Same Apprentice to a mason Policy Number(s): 375 New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Charles Richmond, VA Nelson Finley Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 449 New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Phill Anderson Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 411 (1036) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Patrick Cheatham Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 420 (1045) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Henry Dickenson Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 425 (1050) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Reuben a/k/a Dutch Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 426 (1051) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Anderson Flournoy Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 413 (1038) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Henry Hanes a/k/a Harris Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 422 (1047) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Billy Harrod Chesterfield County, VA NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 410 (1035) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA John Hunt Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 423 (1048) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Madison James Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 416 (1041) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Anthony Jones Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 421 (1046) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Sam Kiner Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 424 (1049) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Ned Mills a/k/a Miller Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 408 (1034) New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Jim Mills Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 412 (1037) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Harry Mills Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 414 (1039) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Lewis Mills Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 415 (1040) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA George Mills Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 418 (1043) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Cyrus Mills Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 428 (1053) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Ben York Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 429 (1054) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Nathan York Chesterfield County, VA miner Policy Number(s): 447 (1055) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Wilson Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 407 (1033) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Godfrey Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 427 (1052) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Harry a/k/a Henry Picket Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 417 (1042) New York Life Insurance Company
Mills, Nicholas Richmond, VA Sam Rid a/k/a Red Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 419 (1044) New York Life Insurance Company
Milton, W.E. Fayette, KY Henderson Same American International Group, Inc.
Moderwell, Martha Augusta, GA George Same Servant in grocery Policy Number(s): 644 New York Life Insurance Company
Montgomery, William Fayette, KY Ben Same American International Group, Inc.
Montgomery, William Fayette, KY Richard Same American International Group, Inc.
Monthses; Levy J. Monthses trustee for, Adeline Charleston, SC Smart Same Stevedore Policy Number(s): 591 (1267) New York Life Insurance Company
Moody, David Chesterfield County, VA Phill Moody NOT LISTED,
NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 248 (919) New York Life Insurance Company
Moody, David Chesterfield County, VA Henry Moody NOT LISTED,
NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 249 (921) New York Life Insurance Company
Moody, James Chesterfield County, VA Sam Jones Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 270 (920) New York Life Insurance Company
Moody, James Chesterfield County, VA Harry Montague Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 271 (922) New York Life Insurance Company
Moody, James Chesterfield County, VA Joe Moody NOT LISTED,
Miner Policy Number(s): 272 (923) New York Life Insurance Company
Moody, James Chesterfield County, VA Robert Moody Clover Hill, VA
Miner at coal pits Policy Number(s): 925 New York Life Insurance Company
Morgan, J.H. & C.C., owners Lafayette, KY Henry Elrdige Same American International Group, Inc.
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Morgan, J.H. & C.C., owners Fayette, KY Alexander Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, J.W. (owner Turner Ashley) Lafayette, KY Nicholas Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Jim Clark Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY William Madison Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Jim Martin Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Alic Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Armistead Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Ben Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY David Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Horace Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Lucy Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Ned Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Peter Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Sam Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY Warren Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H. Fayette, KY William Phillips Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H., owner Fayette, KY George Clarke Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H., owner Fayette, KY Henry Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H., owner Fayette, KY George Vinegar Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H., owner Fayette, KY Ira Same American International Group, Inc.
Morgan, John H., owner assigned Fayette, KY Caroline Same American International Group, Inc.
Morris, Barton Carolina County, VA Edmund Richmond, VA Blacksmith Policy Number(s): 434 New York Life Insurance Company
Muncaster, John Henderson County, KY Matt Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1578 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Murphy , Thomas P. New Orleans, LA William Miles Orleans, LA
Policy dated Feb. 10, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 28; Occupation: Drayman Aetna Life Insurance Company
Murphy , Thomas P. New Orleans, LA John Orleans, LA
Policy dated Feb. 10, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 23; Occupation: Drayman Aetna Life Insurance Company
Murphy , Thomas P. New Orleans, LA Reuben Orleans, LA
Policy dated Feb. 10, 1855, New Orleans, LA; Age 22; Occupation: Drayman Aetna Life Insurance Company
Newberry, WH Lexington, KY Caroline Same Cook & house servant Policy Number(s): 1968 New York Life Insurance Company
Nollner, S.B. Petersburg, VA Stephen Edwards Same
Policy dated May 13, 1856; Age 32; Occupation: Laborer Aetna Life Insurance Company
Nunn, William Henderson County, KY Abraham Fox Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1506 New York Life Insurance Company
Nunn, William Henderson County, KY Andrew Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1504 New York Life Insurance Company
Nunn, William Henderson County, KY Carlin Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1505 New York Life Insurance Company
Nunn, William Henderson County, KY Lewis Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1507 New York Life Insurance Company
O’Brien, Thomas Charleston, SC Robert Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1089 New York Life Insurance Company
O’Hanlon, Margaret Fayetteville, NC Alfred O'Hanlon Same Engineer Policy Number(s): 188 New York Life Insurance Company
O’Hanlon, Margaret Fayetteville, NC Patsey O'Hanlon Same Cook Policy Number(s): 189 New York Life Insurance Company
O’Hanlon, Margaret Fayetteville, NC George O'Hanlon Same Ship Carpenter Policy Number(s): 190 New York Life Insurance Company
Oliver, Stephen Augusta, GA Robert Same Stove Boy Policy Number(s): 442 (1167) New York Life Insurance Company
Oliver, Stephen Augusta, GA Eliza Same slave Policy Number(s): 487 (1168) New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Isabel Same Washer & ironer Policy Number(s): 1241 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL John Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1242 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Robert Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1243 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Frank Same Brick maker & laborer Policy Number(s): 1244 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Fanny Same Washer & ironer Policy Number(s): 1245 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Hackey Same Brick maker & laborer Policy Number(s): 1246 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Robin Same carpenter Policy Number(s): 1247 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Ben Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1248 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Barbary Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1261 New York Life Insurance Company
Owen; R. Hamilton adminstrator of, George Mobile, AL Sylvester Same Female Policy Number(s): 1262 New York Life Insurance Company
Owens Jr., William Russellville, KY Robert Same Farmer Policy Number(s): 903 (1729, 2891) New York Life Insurance Company
Parker, John, owner Fayette, KY Martha Same American International Group, Inc.
Parker, John, owner Fayette, KY Nelson Same American International Group, Inc.
Parker, John, owner Fayette, KY Robert Same American International Group, Inc.
Payne, John Union County, KY Jackson Same
Employee on the steam boat Ambassador Policy Number(s): 938 New York Life Insurance Company
Phillips, Alex K., owner Spotsylvania, VA Ned Richards Same American International Group, Inc.
Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY Sally Same
House servant on farm at New M Co., Policy Number(s): 983 New York Life Insurance Company
Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY Charles NOT LISTED,
Farmer to be employed in New M Co., & M Policy Number(s): 984 New York Life Insurance Company
Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY Edward NOT LISTED,
Farmer to be employed in New M Co., Policy Number(s): 985 New York Life Insurance Company
Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY Alfred NOT LISTED, As above Policy Number(s): 986 New York Life Insurance Company
Phillips, Henry Jefferson County, KY Ben NOT LISTED,
To be employed on steam boat Uncle Sam for 2 months And then to return home to farm Policy Number(s): 987 New York Life Insurance Company
Platt, Charles Augusta, GA James Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1123 New York Life Insurance Company
Platt, Charles Augusta, GA Camilla Same Seamstress Policy Number(s): 1124 New York Life Insurance Company
Platt, Charles Augusta, GA William Same In furniture store Policy Number(s): 1125 (1913) New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Platt, Charles Augusta, GA Cecilia Same Servant Policy Number(s): 1350 New York Life Insurance Company
Porter, James Richmond, VA Frank Porter Chesterfield County, VA At work in Clover Hill Pitts Policy Number(s): 1226 New York Life Insurance Company
Porter, James Richmond, VA Henry Porter Chesterfield County, VA At work at Clover Hill Pitts Policy Number(s): 1227 New York Life Insurance Company
POSTED but NOT WRITTEN? Fanquer, VA Caroline Same American International Group, Inc.
Poyas, Elizabeth Charleston, SC Julius Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 355 (975) New York Life Insurance Company
Pratt, William C., owner Spotsylvania, VA Israel Same American International Group, Inc.
Price, Lucien Hanover County, VA Joe Price At Tho. Richard Orouch’s mines,
Miner Policy Number(s): 448 New York Life Insurance Company
Primm, John S. St. Louis, MO Ben Same
Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857; Age 13; Occupation: House Servant Aetna Life Insurance Company
Primm, John S. St. Louis, MO Hannah Same Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857; Age 45; Occupation: Cook Aetna Life Insurance Company
Primm, John S. St. Louis, MO Mary Jane Same Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857; Age 10; Occupation: Nurse Aetna Life Insurance Company
Primm, John S. St. Louis, MO Nancy Same
Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857; Age 16; Occupation: House Servant Aetna Life Insurance Company
Primm, John S. St. Louis, MO Polly Same Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857; Age 18; Occupation: Nurse Aetna Life Insurance Company
Primm, John S. St. Louis, MO Sanford Same
Policy dated Nov. 12, 1857; Age 19; Occupation: Farm Hand Aetna Life Insurance Company
Pritchell, John Henderson County, KY Cain Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1575 New York Life Insurance Company
Pritchell, John Henderson County, KY Frank Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1576 New York Life Insurance Company
Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Isaac Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1594 New York Life Insurance Company
Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY William Same Cabin boy Policy Number(s): 1595 New York Life Insurance Company
Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY James Same Barber Policy Number(s): 1596 New York Life Insurance Company
Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Edward Same Cabin boy Policy Number(s): 1597 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Scott Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1598 New York Life Insurance Company
Quarrier, Monroe Louisville, KY Zach Same
Fireman - Date of Death 06/48 Policy Number(s): 1601 New York Life Insurance Company
Quinn, Arthur Henderson County, KY Dick Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1574 New York Life Insurance Company
Ramsey, WC Charleston, SC Frank Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1252 New York Life Insurance Company
Randolph, John Louisville, KY Isaiah Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1540 New York Life Insurance Company
Ray, John Union County, KY Jerry Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1651 New York Life Insurance Company
Reynolds, Ignatius Charleston, SC Thornton Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1682 New York Life Insurance Company
Reynolds, Ignatius Charleston, SC John Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1683 New York Life Insurance Company
Reynolds; Thomas Ryan agent for, Rt Rev Bishop Charleston, SC Robert Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 616 New York Life Insurance Company
Reynolds; Thomas Ryan agent for, Rt Rev Bishop Charleston, SC Hannah Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 617 New York Life Insurance Company
Richards, Caroline Mobile, AL Jacob Same Steam boat hand Policy Number(s): 1006 New York Life Insurance Company
Ricks, CS Natchez, MS Anthony Same
Employed in a saw mill handling lumber Policy Number(s): 1885 New York Life Insurance Company
Robards, Lewis C. Fayette, KY Rebecca Same American International Group, Inc.
Roberts, William Augusta, GA Frank Same In grocery store Policy Number(s): 523 New York Life Insurance Company
Robertson, William Natchez, MS York Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1293 New York Life Insurance Company
Robertsone, Leonard Henderson County, KY John Same
Fireman on St. Boat Empire Policy Number(s): 829 New York Life Insurance Company
Robeson, Catherine Wilmington, NC William Same Turpentine distiller Policy Number(s): 1629 New York Life Insurance Company
Robinson, Joseph Charleston, SC Jack Same House Servant Policy Number(s): 662 (1457) New York Life Insurance Company
Robinson, Joseph Charleston, SC Clara Same House Servant Policy Number(s): 663 (1458) New York Life Insurance Company
Robinson, Joseph Charleston, SC Eliza Same House Servant Policy Number(s): 664 New York Life Insurance Company
Robinson, Joseph Charleston, SC Myra Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1453 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Robinson, Thomas Savannah, GA Tom Robinson Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 168 New York Life Insurance Company
Rogers, James Owensboro, KY Ellis Same In mill Policy Number(s): 981 New York Life Insurance Company
Rose, Edmund F, owner Stafford, VA John Same American International Group, Inc.
Rourk, William Wilmington, NC Washington Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1085 (1874) New York Life Insurance Company
Rouse, Hansford Henderson County, KY Jim Same
Fireman - Date of Death 06/20/48 Policy Number(s): 1531 New York Life Insurance Company
Roy, David Fayetteville, NC Harry Same Blacksmith Policy
Number(s): 1777 New York Life Insurance Company
Roy; John W. Roy agent for, Elle Louisville, KY Daniel Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1766 New York Life Insurance Company
Sackett, Ann Chesterfield County, VA Squire Sackett Same
House server Policy Number(s): 972 New York Life Insurance Company
Sampson, Jos. (beneficiary/assignee) (slaveholder is Ash , William) Charleston, SC Policy #64 dated June 30, 1857 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Sanders, Harriet Shelby County, KY Jim Louisville, KY
Employed in a logging factory Policy Number(s): 1021 New York Life Insurance Company
Sanders, Harriet Shelby County, KY Basil NOT LISTED,
To be employed as an agriculturalist Policy Number(s): 1022 New York Life Insurance Company
Sanford, Joseph, owner Spotsylvania, VA Thomas Same American International Group, Inc.
Sanford, Joseph, owner Spotsylvania, VA Toby Same American International Group, Inc.
Satterwhite, Robert Louisville, KY Martha Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1637 New York Life Insurance Company
Saunders, Harriet Louisville, KY Basil Same Manufacturer Policy Number(s): 379 New York Life Insurance Company
Saunders, Harriet Louisville, KY Jim Same Manufacturer Policy Number(s): 380 New York Life Insurance Company
Savage, William Augusta, GA Joseph Same Barber Policy Number(s): 1075 New York Life Insurance Company
Sayre, E D Louisville, KY Eurias Same Running on the river Policy Number(s): 378 New York Life Insurance Company
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Charles Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY David Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Dean Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Jerry Same American International Group, Inc.
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Joshua Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Lewis Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Logan Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Nathan Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Richard Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Sterling Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Samuel Breckenridge Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Dick Cook Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Samuel Hawkins Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Anthony Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY Jem Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P. Fayette, KY John Same American International Group, Inc.
Scott, P., owner Fayette, KY Rueben Morgan Same American International Group, Inc.
Sellers, Ann Wilmington, NC Roger Same
To be employed at a steam saw mill in Policy Number(s): 1340 New York Life Insurance Company
Shalding, TB Union County, KY Harrison Same Boathand Policy Number(s): 323 New York Life Insurance Company
Shalding, TB Union County, KY Gustavos a/k/a Gustavus Same Boatman Policy Number(s): 324 New York Life Insurance Company
Shanks, Thomas Louisville, KY Billy Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1675 New York Life Insurance Company
Shanks, Thomas Louisville, KY Chandler Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1676 New York Life Insurance Company
Shaw, Hiram, owner Fayette, KY Susan Same American International Group, Inc.
Shepherd, James Mobile, AL Joe Same On steam boat on river Policy Number(s): 763 New York Life Insurance Company
Sherman, Charles E. Washington, DC Walter Garner Same American International Group, Inc.
Shular , D.H. (beneficiary) (slaveholder is Brown , Daniel) Montgomerey, AL Policy # 86 dated Feb, 4, 1859 Aetna Life Insurance Company
Sistrunk, Jacob Augusta, GA Richard or Dick Sistrunk Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 261 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
SLAVEHOLDER NOT LISTED, Not Available, Lewis Juniper Same Policy Number(s): 3478 New York Life Insurance Company
SLAVEHOLDER NOT LISTED, Not Available, Helen Same Policy Number(s): 10171 New York Life Insurance Company
Smith, John Henderson County, KY Lewis Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1533 New York Life Insurance Company
Smith, John Henderson County, KY George Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1534 New York Life Insurance Company
Smith, William Wilmington, NC Tom Same Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 514 New York Life Insurance Company
Smith, William Wilmington, NC Charles Same Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 515 New York Life Insurance Company
Smith; W.S.D McGowan for, WH Louisville, KY Thornton Same St. Bt. Hand Policy Number(s): 1714 New York Life Insurance Company
Sneed, Henry Franklin County, KY Stephen Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1692 New York Life Insurance Company
Sneed, Seurs Frankfort, KY Oliver Franklin County, Frankfort, KY
Fireman on Steam Boat Jack Shelby running between Frankfort & Louisville Policy Number(s): 1116 New York Life Insurance Company
Speidle, John Henderson County, KY William Not Available, KY Fireman on steam boat, Policy Number(s): 910 New York Life Insurance Company
Spurr, Barbara Fayette, KY Moses Same American International Group, Inc.
Stanwood, George Natchez, MS Mahala Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 823 (1664) New York Life Insurance Company
Stanwood, George Natchez, MS Sarah Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 824 (1665) New York Life Insurance Company
Stewart, Frederick Mobile, AL Mary Ann Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1774 New York Life Insurance Company
Stewart, Frederick Mobile, AL Jerry Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1773 New York Life Insurance Company
Stewart, Patty Louisville, KY Sampson Same
On board Steam Boat Ringold -- running between Louis. & N.C. Policy Number(s): 1087 New York Life Insurance Company
Summers, George Augusta, GA Elliott Same Gunsmith Policy Number(s): 622 (1401) New York Life Insurance Company
Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC Kelly Swann Wilmington, NC NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 204 New York Life Insurance Company
Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC Joe Swann Wilmington, NC Common laborer Policy Number(s): 205 New York Life Insurance Company
Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC Mary Swann Wilmington, NC NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 206 New York Life Insurance Company
Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC Sam Wilmington, NC Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 207 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Swann, Frederick Chatham County, NC William Brunswick County, NC Laborer Policy Number(s): 332 New York Life Insurance Company
Tatum, RH Chesterfield County, VA Ned Tatum NOT LISTED,
NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 251 New York Life Insurance Company
Tatum, RH Chesterfield County, VA George Tatum NOT LISTED,
NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 252 New York Life Insurance Company
Tatum, RH Chesterfield County, VA Israel Tatum NOT LISTED,
NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 253 New York Life Insurance Company
Taylor; George W. Wicks for, Hubbard NOT LISTED, NOT LISTED Jerry Louisville, KY
Cabin boy Policy Number(s): 1671 New York Life Insurance Company
Thompson, Chas R. Fayette, KY Burrell Same American International Group, Inc.
Thompson, Chas R. Fayette, KY George Same American International Group, Inc.
Thompson, Chas R. Fayette, KY William Same American International Group, Inc.
Thompson, Chas R. Fayette, KY Abram Same American International Group, Inc.
Thompson, Joseph Savannah, GA Jim Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 513 New York Life Insurance Company
Thornton, Tyrel Louisville, KY Lucy Same Nurse Policy Number(s): 831 New York Life Insurance Company
Tilford, James, owner Mercer, KY Alfred Same American International Group, Inc.
Todhunter, P.E. & W.G., owners Fayette, KY Clem Boone Same American International Group, Inc.
Tompkins, William Richmond, VA Bartlett Harrison Same
To be employed on tow boat and lighters Policy Number(s): 1094 New York Life Insurance Company
Tompkins, William Richmond, VA Bartlett Nelson Same
To be employed on Tow boats or lighters Policy Number(s): 1092 New York Life Insurance Company
Tompkins, William Richmond, VA Daniel Same
To be employed on steam tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1093 New York Life Insurance Company
Tompkins, William Richmond, VA Beverly Same
To be employed on tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1095 New York Life Insurance Company
Tompkins, William Richmond, VA Jacob Same
To be employed on tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1096 New York Life Insurance Company
Tompkins, William Richmond, VA Foster Same
To be employed on tow boats and lighters Policy Number(s): 1097 New York Life Insurance Company
Towler, James, owner Washington, DC Dennis Cofer Same American International Group, Inc.
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Tumly, Nelson
Black Heath Chesterfield County, VA Griffin Chesterfield County, VA
Miner Policy Number(s): 344 New York Life Insurance Company
Tyler, John Wilmington, NC Daniel Same
Common Laborer - Date of Death 08/10/47 Policy Number(s): 749 New York Life Insurance Company
Tyler, John Wilmington, NC Will Same Cooper Policy Number(s): 751 New York Life Insurance Company
Tyler, John Wilmington, NC Sam Walker Same Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 748 New York Life Insurance Company
Tyler, John Wilmington, NC Richard Walker Same Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 750 New York Life Insurance Company
Urquhart; Henry R. Savage executor to, Anna Wilmington, NC Davy Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1057 New York Life Insurance Company
Urquhart; Henry R. Savage executor to, Anna Wilmington, NC James Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1058 New York Life Insurance Company
Van Bokkelen, WH New Bern, NC Caesar Dawson Same Cooper Policy Number(s): 935 New York Life Insurance Company
Van Meter, David Mead County, KY Cato Same Fireman Policy Number(s): 1615 New York Life Insurance Company
Vennigerholy, C Natchez, MS Harriet Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1065 (1835) New York Life Insurance Company
Vennigerholy, C Natchez, MS Scott Same Servant Policy Number(s): 1834 New York Life Insurance Company
Victor, David Louisville, KY Isham Same
St. bt. Hand - Date of Death 06/27/48 Policy Number(s): 1715 New York Life Insurance Company
Walker, Charles Edgefield, SC Daniel Edgefield County, SC To be employed in rice field Policy Number(s): 812 New York Life Insurance Company
Walker, Charles Edgefield, SC Romeo Edgefield County, SC To be employed in rice field Policy Number(s): 813 New York Life Insurance Company
Walker, G Hamburg, GA Robert Same No particular occupation Policy Number(s): 1349 New York Life Insurance Company
Walker, John Wilmington, NC Charles a/k/a John Same
Servant on board a steamer Policy Number(s): 334 (995, 1752) New York Life Insurance Company
Walker, John Wilmington, NC William Same
Servant on board a steamer Policy Number(s): 335 (994, 1751) New York Life Insurance Company
Waller, Wither, owner Stafford, VA George Same American International Group, Inc.
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Wanet, Anthony Wilmington, NC Henry Price Same
Cook aboard a steamer to Wilmington to Charleston, S.C. Policy Number(s): 361 (993, 1810) New York Life Insurance Company
Warner, Wm A., owner Pendleton, KY Henry Hudson Same American International Group, Inc.
Warren, Fitzhuery, owner Washington, DC James Greenwell Same American International Group, Inc.
Watkins, William Powhatan County, VA Lewis Watkins Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 340 New York Life Insurance Company
Watkins, William Powhatan County, VA William Henry Watkins Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 341 New York Life Insurance Company
Watkins, William Powhatan County, VA William Watkins Chesterfield County, VA Miner Policy Number(s): 342 New York Life Insurance Company
Watson, R.H., Owner Woodford, KY Alfred Same American International Group, Inc.
Waugh, Thomas L., owner Richmond, VA Robert Parish Same American International Group, Inc.
Waugh, Thomas L., owner Caroline, VA Thomas Rich Same American International Group, Inc.
Webb, Louisa, owner Fayette, KY Jacobs Same American International Group, Inc.
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC Bill Ballard Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1852 New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC Sam Berry Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1854 New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC Dick a/k/a Richard Ferguson Same
Engineer Policy Number(s): 291 (950) (1846.5) New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC John Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 289 (949) New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC Jim Same Penman Policy Number(s): 290 (951) New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC Aaron Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1851 New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC Tom Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1853 New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC Solomon Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1855 New York Life Insurance Company
William Burke Giles & Company, Wilmington, NC David Savannah, GA Laborer Policy Number(s): 1856 New York Life Insurance Company
William Lithgow & Carrison, Natchez, MS Grace Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1743 New York Life Insurance Company
Williams, Rodolphus Mobile, AL William Same Drayman Policy Number(s): 1023 (1966) New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Wilson, Jesse B., owner Washington, DC Washington Smith Same American International Group, Inc.
Wilson, John L. Fayette, KY George Same American International Group, Inc.
Windell, Rich ? Fayette, KY Matilda Same American International Group, Inc.
Winfred Jr, William Chesterfield County, VA Jim Winfred Same
Miner at - thian coal Policy Number(s): 1103 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Dick Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1818 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Hampton Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1819 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL William Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1820 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Lunn Same smith Policy Number(s): 1821 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Bob Same House servant Policy Number(s): 1822 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Nassau Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1823 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Henry Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1824 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL George Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1825 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Jenkins Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1826 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL March Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1827 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Richard Same General servant Policy Number(s): 1828 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Les a/k/a Leo Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1829 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Abraham Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1830 New York Life Insurance Company
Winter, IS Montgomery, AL Charleston Same Carpenter Policy Number(s): 1831 New York Life Insurance Company
Woodruff, William Jefferson County, KY George Cook Jeff County, KY
Fireman on local steamboat Prytana Policy Number(s): 301 New York Life Insurance Company
Wooldridge, AS Chesterfield County, VA Israel Walker Same
Miner Policy Number(s): 215 (862) New York Life Insurance Company
Wooldridge, Daniel Chesterfield County, VA Congo Clover Hill, VA
Miner at the Coal Mines Policy Number(s): 892 New York Life Insurance Company
Wooldridge, Daniel Chesterfield County, VA Henry Same
Miner in the coal mines Policy Number(s): 893 New York Life Insurance Company
Wooldridge, Daniel Chesterfield County, VA David Clover Hill, VA
Miner in the pits - Krinse Policy Number(s): 894 New York Life Insurance Company
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New York Life made corrections on December 21, 2005. The corrected data is presented in bold print.
Slaveholder Slave
Last, First Name County (or Parish),
State Name County (or Parish), State Other Identifying
Information Submitted By
Wooster Anderson & Co., Wilmington, NC Hardy Same
Employed in a turpentine distillery Policy Number(s): 1806 New York Life Insurance Company
Wooster Anderson & Co., Wilmington, NC Bill Same
Employed in a turpentine distillery Policy Number(s): 1805 New York Life Insurance Company
Wooster, John Wilmington, NC Thomas Same A Slave Policy Number(s): 1647 New York Life Insurance Company
Wooster, John Wilmington, NC Marcus Same A Slave Policy Number(s): 1648 New York Life Insurance Company
Wooster, John Wilmington, NC Ovid Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1650 New York Life Insurance Company
Wright, Thomas Wilmington, NC John Hooper Same Laborer Policy Number(s): 1684 New York Life Insurance Company
Wright, Thomas Wilmington, NC Duncan Wright Same
Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 201 (969) (1666) New York Life Insurance Company
Wright, Thomas Wilmington, NC William Smith Same
Brick Mason Policy Number(s): 202 (970) (1667) New York Life Insurance Company
Wright, Thomas Wilmington, NC John Wright Same
Common Laborer Policy Number(s): 203 (971) (1668) New York Life Insurance Company
Wright, Thomas Wilmington, NC William Wright Same Common laborer Policy Number(s): 643 (1359) New York Life Insurance Company
Wright, William Natchez, MS Fred Same NOT LISTED Policy Number(s): 1132 New York Life Insurance Company
Wroten, George W., owner Spotsylvania, VA Lucy Same American International Group, Inc.
Yarnell, Issac M., owner Fayette, KY General Same American International Group, Inc.
Zumar, George Louisville, KY Nicholas Same Cabin boy Policy Number(s): 1723 New York Life Insurance Company
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