1754 Massachusetts Slave Census
In 1754, Governor William Shirley had ordered that an enumeration of all slaves, both male and female, over the age of sixteen be completed by each town. This included Maine since it was still part of Massachusetts. [read more]
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Showing 7 results. Click on Town names, where available, to view original responses to the census.
Edgartown
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County: Dukes
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town
Gosnold
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County: Dukes
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town
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Oak Bluffs
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County: Dukes
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town
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Tisbury
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County: Dukes
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town
West Tisbury
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County: Dukes
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town
Notes: This town either didn't respond or was originally part of another town