With this money, he acquired three plantations and 60 African-American slaves.

Although, not all African-American slaves followed this new train of thought.

Moncrief had great faith in the ability of African-American slaves to fight.

In the 19th century, some members of these tribes who were more closely associated with settlers, began to purchase African-American slaves for workers.

While in the army he became acquainted with the plight of African-American slaves.

Not surprisingly, African-American slaves were near the bottom of the health index.

The site was named for a legendary African-American slave who purchased his freedom.

The first local census of 1712 counted twelve inhabitants, including seven African-American slaves.

He also purchased African-American slaves to work as laborers, especially in his lumber operations.

African-American slaves did not have any organized spirituality other than what they were taught.