Lunsford Lane was born on May 30, 1803. He later wrote The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C. Embracing an Account of His Early Life, the Redemption by Purchase of Himself and Family from Slavery, and His Banishment from the Place of His Birth for the Crime of Wearing a Colored Skin. Published by Himself.
Most of what we know about Friday comes from his 1883 autobiography Days of Bondage: Autobiography of Friday Jones, Being a Brief Narrative of his Tirals and Tribulations in Slavery.
Tim Harrison was born around 1795. He is listed on the Capitol project as a “laborer” and his enslavers were compensated $.50 per day for Tim’s work. Tim sought freedom multiple times.
Boston Finch was born around 1800. Though we are unsure of many details of his early life, at some point he married his wife Harriett. After Emancipation, Boston lived in Raleigh and worked as a gardener.
James’s name appeared in the 1834 May Time Books as a “quarry hand.”
Ingram Coman was a laborer. Ingram, along with Sam, John, and Henderson Coman, are also listed on receipts detailing payments for labor in the construction of the Capitol.
Junius Brickle was probably born around 1806 to Bill Holmes and Nancy Brickle. He picked up his own compensation from the Capitol project - his mark can be seen in state records.
Arthur Baker was born around 1788. After Arthur labored at the Capitol, his enslaver may have moved him to a plantation in Florida.
- 1
- 2
