Savannah, Georgia1763 — 1965
Hidden in Print
Black Savannah

Black history and life as seen through Savannah’s newspapers, 1763–1965

Names index

Names A–Z

Every person named in our stories, spelled as the paper printed it. Each entry says only what the page says about them, and links to the story.

22 names

Benning, T. C. Agent, American Colonization Society; signed the report on the Huma The Departure of the Huma · May 17, 1849 → Cassels, Rev. Sam’l J. Gave an address on the wharf at the Huma’s departure The Departure of the Huma · May 17, 1849 → Cohen, Isaac Grand juror, Chatham Superior Court, May Term 1851 The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Cohen, Octavus Grand juror, Chatham Superior Court, May Term 1851 The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Cohen, Norris & Co. Insurance agents: “the Lives of Slaves can also be insured” “Lives of Slaves” insurance ad · May 17, 1849 → Cumming, G. B. Foreman of the grand jury The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Cuyler, Wm. H. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Evans, Rev. James E. Led prayer on the wharf at the Huma’s departure The Departure of the Huma · May 17, 1849 → Ferrill, John C. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Guilmartin, John F. Clerk of the court; certified the presentment The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Kain, Rev. Mr. Led prayer on the wharf at the Huma’s departure The Departure of the Huma · May 17, 1849 → Ker, James Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Mackay, William Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Miller, W. H. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Moore, Albion K. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Nevitt, John W. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Richardsone, Dr. C. P. Medical examiner for the insurance company “Lives of Slaves” insurance ad · May 17, 1849 → Roberts, Rev. Isaac For many years pastor of the “3d African Church” in Savannah; sailed for Liberia on the Huma with his family The Departure of the Huma · May 17, 1849 → Soullard, E. A. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Tebeau, F. E. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Waldburg, Jacob Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 → Waring, Henry F. Grand juror The Grand Jury and the “Negro Grogeries” · 1851 →

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