Sad Reversal of Fortunes, Hezekiah Mosby (Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, Christian Secretary, 1839-05-17).pdf
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Sad Reversal of Fortunes, Hezekiah Mosby (Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, Christian Secretary, 1839-05-17).pdf
Description
The article tells the story of Hezekiah Mosby, a Virginia plantation owner who freed his enslaved people, sold his plantation, and used the proceeds to support their relocation and independence. Mosby accompanied some of them to New York, where he helped them settle on farms. However, a series of tragedies struck: a theft of $2,000 in gold left Mosby destitute
Researcher James Pellow has fleshed out the story in this post in his Facebook group, The Unearthed History of the Town of Tonawanda.
Researcher James Pellow has fleshed out the story in this post in his Facebook group, The Unearthed History of the Town of Tonawanda.
Date
1839-05-17
Citation
“Sad Reversal of Fortunes, Hezekiah Mosby (Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, Christian Secretary, 1839-05-17).pdf,” North Tonawanda History, accessed February 21, 2025, https://nthistory.com/items/show/4036.