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James C Johnson

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James C Johnson

Birth
Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Death
22 Jul 1902 (aged 86)
Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Burial
Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA GPS-Latitude: 40.3544889, Longitude: -74.6602333
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He was a runaway slave employed by Princeton University, his identity was recognized in 1843, and he was ordered to return to his owner. However, Theodosia Prevost, a decendant of John Witherspoon, bought his freedom for $550, which he repaid.
He was a runaway slave employed by Princeton University, his identity was recognized in 1843, and he was ordered to return to his owner. However, Theodosia Prevost, a decendant of John Witherspoon, bought his freedom for $550, which he repaid.

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