March 4, 1842. Died, Ichabod Pease, aged eighty-six; a man of color-in many respects, a remarkable man-whose modest worth, quiet dignity, and consistent goodness, secured for him the unfeigned respect of all men, of whatever complexion or form of faith. Though a slave in early life, and never minding high things, he was, in the true sense, a Christian gentleman. At his death, the most eminent citizens sought the privilege of acting as bearers at his funeral. He was carried to the church, and the rector preached from the text, "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor" (Prov. -xii. 16). The sermon was printed, and his good example has been long remembered.
Published in the "Annals of St. James Church New London, for one hundred & fifty years" by Robert Alexander Hallam, D.D. Rector, 1873.
Negro servant of Capt. John Deshon of New London, was emancipated in 1794. (New London Land Records, XXVII, 186). Ichabod married Rose Froud, she died in New London, age 49. Ichabod was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in New London from his slave days until he died, a period of more than 60 years. Pease kept a school for colored children in his home on Church Street, his service being in part compensated by the town. He left most of his estate to Susan, widow of Caesar Anderson, and Mary Ann Cone, daughter of Samuel Cone. From the "Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, 1650-1900" by the New London Co. Historical Society, page 291, 292
Published in the "Annals of St. James Church New London, for one hundred & fifty years" by Robert Alexander Hallam, D.D. Rector, 1873.
Negro servant of Capt. John Deshon of New London, was emancipated in 1794. (New London Land Records, XXVII, 186). Ichabod married Rose Froud, she died in New London, age 49. Ichabod was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in New London from his slave days until he died, a period of more than 60 years. Pease kept a school for colored children in his home on Church Street, his service being in part compensated by the town. He left most of his estate to Susan, widow of Caesar Anderson, and Mary Ann Cone, daughter of Samuel Cone. From the "Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, 1650-1900" by the New London Co. Historical Society, page 291, 292
March 4, 1842. Died, Ichabod Pease, aged eighty-six; a man of color-in many respects, a remarkable man-whose modest worth, quiet dignity, and consistent goodness, secured for him the unfeigned respect of all men, of whatever complexion or form of faith. Though a slave in early life, and never minding high things, he was, in the true sense, a Christian gentleman. At his death, the most eminent citizens sought the privilege of acting as bearers at his funeral. He was carried to the church, and the rector preached from the text, "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor" (Prov. -xii. 16). The sermon was printed, and his good example has been long remembered.
Published in the "Annals of St. James Church New London, for one hundred & fifty years" by Robert Alexander Hallam, D.D. Rector, 1873.
Negro servant of Capt. John Deshon of New London, was emancipated in 1794. (New London Land Records, XXVII, 186). Ichabod married Rose Froud, she died in New London, age 49. Ichabod was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in New London from his slave days until he died, a period of more than 60 years. Pease kept a school for colored children in his home on Church Street, his service being in part compensated by the town. He left most of his estate to Susan, widow of Caesar Anderson, and Mary Ann Cone, daughter of Samuel Cone. From the "Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, 1650-1900" by the New London Co. Historical Society, page 291, 292
Published in the "Annals of St. James Church New London, for one hundred & fifty years" by Robert Alexander Hallam, D.D. Rector, 1873.
Negro servant of Capt. John Deshon of New London, was emancipated in 1794. (New London Land Records, XXVII, 186). Ichabod married Rose Froud, she died in New London, age 49. Ichabod was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church in New London from his slave days until he died, a period of more than 60 years. Pease kept a school for colored children in his home on Church Street, his service being in part compensated by the town. He left most of his estate to Susan, widow of Caesar Anderson, and Mary Ann Cone, daughter of Samuel Cone. From the "Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut, 1650-1900" by the New London Co. Historical Society, page 291, 292
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