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"I was born in Northumberland County, Virginia, 86 years ago. Daughter of Mina and Tom Miller. I had one brother Feelingchin and two sisters, Mary and Matilda. Owned by Doctor Pressley Nellum. "The farm was called Traveler's Rest.
I have been told by both white and colored people of Virginia who knew Dr. Nellum, he lost his mind." Maryland Sept. 29, 1937 Rogers REV. SILAS JACKSON, Ex-slave. Reference: Personal interview with Rev. Silas Jackson, ex-slave, at his home, 1630 N. Gilmor St., Baltimore. "I was born at or near Ashbie's Gap in Virginia, either in the year of 1846 or 47.
"I have seen and heard white-cappers, they whipped several colored men of other plantations, just prior to the soldiers drilling to go to war. "I remember well the day that Dr. Nellum, just as if it were yesterday, that we went to the court house to be set free. Dr. Nellum walked in front, 65 of us behind him. When we got there the sheriff asked him if they were his slaves.
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