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slaves came to the Bahamas in 1648 along with the eleuthrean adventurers

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When was slavery ended in the Bahamas?

In 1833,act was passed to end slavery in the Bahamas. August 1st, 1834, slaves would serve under an apprenticeship system. Then, 1838, they were completely emancipated.


Were slaves sold at vendue house in the Bahamas?

Yes, slaves were sold at vendue houses in the Bahamas during the period of enslavement. These auctions were organized by slave owners or traders to sell enslaved individuals to the highest bidder. The vendue houses served as public auction sites for the buying and selling of enslaved people.


Where did Lord John Rolle's slave come from?

It appears many of the slaves were brought to America on or about the late 1700s. Denys Rolle returned to Europe and on or about 1779 he returned to America with 150 slaves. Most slaves were brought in from West Afrika. Perhaps Angola. Many came through the ports of Georgia, North and SoutnCarolinas. He had a total of approximately 200 slaves at one point in Palatka Florida at his Rollesville Charlotta Plantation. When the Spanish took over Florida from th British, Denys oed with approximately 150 slaves to the BAhamas. This information I give is gleaned from reading many articles onmy family history. I too am a Rolle Descendent of Richard and Patience rolle of Georgetown, Exuma, Bahamas.


Why did black slaves want to come to Canada?

Black slaves wanted to come to Canada to seek freedom and escape slavery. Canada offered a safer haven for former slaves as it had abolished slavery earlier than the United States. Additionally, Canada had a growing abolitionist movement and provided opportunities for black individuals to establish communities and build a better life for themselves.


How many freed slaves remain on the farm where they had worked as slaves?

There are no freed slaves remaining on the farm where they had worked as slaves. After emancipation, freed slaves were free to leave the farms where they were enslaved.