Nancy's adopted family is closely related to Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner. Other famous family members included Supreme Court Justice John Marshall.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Key did not know the truth of her birth until about 1803, after she was married and living in Bourbon Co, KY. Her husband Evan Trunnell/Trundle hired Henry Clay of Lexington (a family friend) to sue for her inheritance. The story goes that Francis Scott Key also helped with the negotiations. The matter was quietly settled out of court. The payment made by the Sullivan estate included three slave children, which were considered property in Virginia.
When Evan returned home with the slaves, Nancy was so mad that she freed the three children. This did not set well with the other Trundle family members that lived nearby., since Evan's brother was a major slaveholder in Bourbon County. Evan and family moved north to the free state of Ohio. Nancy freed her slaves and provided housing and rudimentary education, at the expense of her own family.
Nancy's headstone was erected at an unknown date by her grandson. The quotation on the stone was given to him by his grandfather Evan Trunnell as he (John) was growing up.
Nancy's elaborate stone reads:
What she said to her slaves. "Poor little creatures you shall never be sold into slavery, I will take you to Ohio get you homes and set you free."
A daughter, Elizabeth Trunnell, married Walter Wall Egbert, son of Job Egbert and Elizabeth Wall, who are buried in the fenced area directly behind Nancy's grave.
Much of this family information is documented in Richard Flinn's book "The Trundle Family of Maryland".
After Nancy died, Evan Trundle moved with most of his family to around Metamora, Woodford Co, IL. This area was known to be very anti-slavery prior to the Civil War. I have not yet located the grave of Evan.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Trunel was the mother of James Trunnell, Nancy Trunnell, Harriet Trunnell, John Trunnell, Evan
Trunnell, Branford Suel Trunnell, Peyton Key Trunnell and Caroline Trunnell.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Key did not know the truth of her birth until about 1803, after she was married and living in Bourbon Co, KY. Her husband Evan Trunnell/Trundle hired Henry Clay of Lexington (a family friend) to sue for her inheritance. The story goes that Francis Scott Key also helped with the negotiations. The matter was quietly settled out of court. The payment made by the Sullivan estate included three slave children, which were considered property in Virginia.
When Evan returned home with the slaves, Nancy was so mad that she freed the three children. This did not set well with the other Trundle family members that lived nearby., since Evan's brother was a major slaveholder in Bourbon County. Evan and family moved north to the free state of Ohio. Nancy freed her slaves and provided housing and rudimentary education, at the expense of her own family.
Nancy's headstone was erected at an unknown date by her grandson. The quotation on the stone was given to him by his grandfather Evan Trunnell as he (John) was growing up.
Nancy's elaborate stone reads:
What she said to her slaves. "Poor little creatures you shall never be sold into slavery, I will take you to Ohio get you homes and set you free."
A daughter, Elizabeth Trunnell, married Walter Wall Egbert, son of Job Egbert and Elizabeth Wall, who are buried in the fenced area directly behind Nancy's grave.
Much of this family information is documented in Richard Flinn's book "The Trundle Family of Maryland".
After Nancy died, Evan Trundle moved with most of his family to around Metamora, Woodford Co, IL. This area was known to be very anti-slavery prior to the Civil War. I have not yet located the grave of Evan.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Trunel was the mother of James Trunnell, Nancy Trunnell, Harriet Trunnell, John Trunnell, Evan
Trunnell, Branford Suel Trunnell, Peyton Key Trunnell and Caroline Trunnell.
Nancy's adopted family is closely related to Francis Scott Key, author of the Star Spangled Banner. Other famous family members included Supreme Court Justice John Marshall.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Key did not know the truth of her birth until about 1803, after she was married and living in Bourbon Co, KY. Her husband Evan Trunnell/Trundle hired Henry Clay of Lexington (a family friend) to sue for her inheritance. The story goes that Francis Scott Key also helped with the negotiations. The matter was quietly settled out of court. The payment made by the Sullivan estate included three slave children, which were considered property in Virginia.
When Evan returned home with the slaves, Nancy was so mad that she freed the three children. This did not set well with the other Trundle family members that lived nearby., since Evan's brother was a major slaveholder in Bourbon County. Evan and family moved north to the free state of Ohio. Nancy freed her slaves and provided housing and rudimentary education, at the expense of her own family.
Nancy's headstone was erected at an unknown date by her grandson. The quotation on the stone was given to him by his grandfather Evan Trunnell as he (John) was growing up.
Nancy's elaborate stone reads:
What she said to her slaves. "Poor little creatures you shall never be sold into slavery, I will take you to Ohio get you homes and set you free."
A daughter, Elizabeth Trunnell, married Walter Wall Egbert, son of Job Egbert and Elizabeth Wall, who are buried in the fenced area directly behind Nancy's grave.
Much of this family information is documented in Richard Flinn's book "The Trundle Family of Maryland".
After Nancy died, Evan Trundle moved with most of his family to around Metamora, Woodford Co, IL. This area was known to be very anti-slavery prior to the Civil War. I have not yet located the grave of Evan.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Trunel was the mother of James Trunnell, Nancy Trunnell, Harriet Trunnell, John Trunnell, Evan
Trunnell, Branford Suel Trunnell, Peyton Key Trunnell and Caroline Trunnell.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Key did not know the truth of her birth until about 1803, after she was married and living in Bourbon Co, KY. Her husband Evan Trunnell/Trundle hired Henry Clay of Lexington (a family friend) to sue for her inheritance. The story goes that Francis Scott Key also helped with the negotiations. The matter was quietly settled out of court. The payment made by the Sullivan estate included three slave children, which were considered property in Virginia.
When Evan returned home with the slaves, Nancy was so mad that she freed the three children. This did not set well with the other Trundle family members that lived nearby., since Evan's brother was a major slaveholder in Bourbon County. Evan and family moved north to the free state of Ohio. Nancy freed her slaves and provided housing and rudimentary education, at the expense of her own family.
Nancy's headstone was erected at an unknown date by her grandson. The quotation on the stone was given to him by his grandfather Evan Trunnell as he (John) was growing up.
Nancy's elaborate stone reads:
What she said to her slaves. "Poor little creatures you shall never be sold into slavery, I will take you to Ohio get you homes and set you free."
A daughter, Elizabeth Trunnell, married Walter Wall Egbert, son of Job Egbert and Elizabeth Wall, who are buried in the fenced area directly behind Nancy's grave.
Much of this family information is documented in Richard Flinn's book "The Trundle Family of Maryland".
After Nancy died, Evan Trundle moved with most of his family to around Metamora, Woodford Co, IL. This area was known to be very anti-slavery prior to the Civil War. I have not yet located the grave of Evan.
Nancy Ann Sullivan Trunel was the mother of James Trunnell, Nancy Trunnell, Harriet Trunnell, John Trunnell, Evan
Trunnell, Branford Suel Trunnell, Peyton Key Trunnell and Caroline Trunnell.
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