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Slavery in Central Missouri: 1830 - 1865
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Agriculture
Economic Possibilities
Social Aspect
“There wasn’t none of us ever try to run away. We had a good home and we all stayed till they declare
peace.” Smoky Eulengerg, Jackson, Mo.
Missouri in the 1800's
Should Missouri
apologize for Slavery?
Slave Trade
- Slave rebellion
- Escaping the slave institution
- Slavery on the river
Life of a Missouri Slave:
1830 - 1865
Missouri Slavery
- Field work vs. hired hands
- Treatment
“Dey was gonna buy my pappy an take him way off. Dat night, he goes to de fireplace an’ lifts up a stone, an’ out o’ de hole he pulls a bag o’ money and he runs away. I ain’t never seed my pappy since.”George Bollinger, Bollinger County, Mo
- Marriage and family
“A run away slave from the Jenkin’s plantation was brought back and there was a public whipping,
so’s the slaves could see what happens when they tries to get away.” Esther Easter, Westport, Mo.
- Seperation