Other Revolts Foiled
Nat Turner October 2, 1800 - November 11, 1831
Nat, was owned by a slave master named Benjamin Turner. Nat had "natural intelligences and quickness of apprehension." He could read and write very well. He was known as "The Prophet," and was known as being deeply religious. He was often found fasting, praying and reading his Bible. At the young age of 22 he once ran away from his slave master, but returned shortly thereafter. He often heard voices from heaven and saw spiritual visions. Nat believed it was time for a rebellion on the 4th of July after seeing a solar eclipse, but could not follow out the plan due to lack of planning and sickness. Turner planned a second rebellion after another environmental sign - a second solar eclipse.
Turner led a slave rebellion in Virginia on August 21, 1831 that resulted in the deaths of 60 Whites. The rebellious slaves traveled from house to house freeing slaves and killing their white slave owners. In the aftermath of the foiled rebellion, Whites retaliated with at least 200 African American deaths. The rebellion was ceased within two days but Turner evaded the militia until October 30th. Turner was hanged on November 11th. His body was flayed, beheaded and quartered.
Nat, was owned by a slave master named Benjamin Turner. Nat had "natural intelligences and quickness of apprehension." He could read and write very well. He was known as "The Prophet," and was known as being deeply religious. He was often found fasting, praying and reading his Bible. At the young age of 22 he once ran away from his slave master, but returned shortly thereafter. He often heard voices from heaven and saw spiritual visions. Nat believed it was time for a rebellion on the 4th of July after seeing a solar eclipse, but could not follow out the plan due to lack of planning and sickness. Turner planned a second rebellion after another environmental sign - a second solar eclipse.
Turner led a slave rebellion in Virginia on August 21, 1831 that resulted in the deaths of 60 Whites. The rebellious slaves traveled from house to house freeing slaves and killing their white slave owners. In the aftermath of the foiled rebellion, Whites retaliated with at least 200 African American deaths. The rebellion was ceased within two days but Turner evaded the militia until October 30th. Turner was hanged on November 11th. His body was flayed, beheaded and quartered.
Garnet's "Call to Rebellion"
(December 23, 1815 - February 13, 1882)
Born Heny Highland Garnet, he was born into slavery in New Market, Maryland. He later moved to New York with his family where he attended the African Free School and the Phoenix High School for Colored Youth. Henry began his antislavery (abolitionists) movement while in school and established the Garrison Literary and Benevolent Association. The association had to move after feelings of racism was felt by others in the area.
Garnet continued his studies at Oneida Theological Institute, in Whitesboro, New York. Garnet was known for his brilliant wit, and excellent rhetorical skills. A theologian, public speaker, professor, pastor, activist and advocate, Garnet urged Blacks to take action by any means and to "take charge of their destinies." He also advocated the emmigration of Blacks to Liberia, the West Indies and even Mexico.
Garnet lived a full life, married and had three children. He requested to live his final days in Liberia and died a short time thereafter as the U.S. Prime Minister of Liberia.
(December 23, 1815 - February 13, 1882)
Born Heny Highland Garnet, he was born into slavery in New Market, Maryland. He later moved to New York with his family where he attended the African Free School and the Phoenix High School for Colored Youth. Henry began his antislavery (abolitionists) movement while in school and established the Garrison Literary and Benevolent Association. The association had to move after feelings of racism was felt by others in the area.
Garnet continued his studies at Oneida Theological Institute, in Whitesboro, New York. Garnet was known for his brilliant wit, and excellent rhetorical skills. A theologian, public speaker, professor, pastor, activist and advocate, Garnet urged Blacks to take action by any means and to "take charge of their destinies." He also advocated the emmigration of Blacks to Liberia, the West Indies and even Mexico.
Garnet lived a full life, married and had three children. He requested to live his final days in Liberia and died a short time thereafter as the U.S. Prime Minister of Liberia.
Gabriel Prosser (1776 - October 10, 1800)
A literate slave blacksmith who devised a slave rebellion in Richmond in 1800. Like the Vesey Revolt, the plan was leaked before the execution and he and twenty-five of his followers were publicly hanged. Because of this planned revolt, Virginia created restrictions prohibiting it's slaves from becoming educated, assemblies, and the hiring of slaves to prevent them from learning and creating any future plans for a revolt.
The rebellion was planned for August 30, 1800. Prosser was to lead slaves into Richmond, but the rebellion was cancelled simply due to rain. The slave masters had an idea about the rebellion, and similar to most all revolts, fearful slaves told their slave master Mosby Sheppard. Sheppard told the governor James Monroe and the militia was sent to find them. Prosser made it to the Norfolk River, but was betrayed by a slave who was promised a reward for the capture of Prosser. Prosser was captured and later returned to Richmond, unwilling to cooperate. The slave was never given the entire amount of the reward for the capture of Prosser.
Before the rebellion, Virginia allowed the education of slaves and the hiring out of slaves with trade. After the Prosser planned foiled, the attempt of another rebellion was in the making in the year of 1802. The Virginia Assembly banned the hiring of slaves in 1808 and required free slaves to leave the state in the next 12 months, or become enslaved again.
In 2002, Tim Kayne, the mayor of the city of Richmond granted Gabriel Prosser and the other twenty-five a pardon on the 202nd anniversary of the planned rebellion.
A literate slave blacksmith who devised a slave rebellion in Richmond in 1800. Like the Vesey Revolt, the plan was leaked before the execution and he and twenty-five of his followers were publicly hanged. Because of this planned revolt, Virginia created restrictions prohibiting it's slaves from becoming educated, assemblies, and the hiring of slaves to prevent them from learning and creating any future plans for a revolt.
The rebellion was planned for August 30, 1800. Prosser was to lead slaves into Richmond, but the rebellion was cancelled simply due to rain. The slave masters had an idea about the rebellion, and similar to most all revolts, fearful slaves told their slave master Mosby Sheppard. Sheppard told the governor James Monroe and the militia was sent to find them. Prosser made it to the Norfolk River, but was betrayed by a slave who was promised a reward for the capture of Prosser. Prosser was captured and later returned to Richmond, unwilling to cooperate. The slave was never given the entire amount of the reward for the capture of Prosser.
Before the rebellion, Virginia allowed the education of slaves and the hiring out of slaves with trade. After the Prosser planned foiled, the attempt of another rebellion was in the making in the year of 1802. The Virginia Assembly banned the hiring of slaves in 1808 and required free slaves to leave the state in the next 12 months, or become enslaved again.
In 2002, Tim Kayne, the mayor of the city of Richmond granted Gabriel Prosser and the other twenty-five a pardon on the 202nd anniversary of the planned rebellion.
David Walker
David Walker born in 1796 or 1797, in Wilmington, North Carolina to a slave father and free-Black mother. Because David's mother was a free-Black woman, David was born a free man. Although David experienced the life of a free-Black, he still witnessed the destruction of many Blacks. David once witnessed the beating of an enslaved mother by her son, who was told to beat his mother until she died.
David made his way to the northern state of Boston, Massachusetts and operated his own used clothing business. David worked close to the ports on the coast and was able to service sailors as they traveled to and from the country.
David, a devout Christian and an activist within the Black community aroused the slaves and frequently preached the message of rebellion of slaves against their slave masters. David teamed up with other prominent Black activists and would contribute to articles in the first African American newspaper called the Freedom Journal in 1828, becoming Boston's spokesperson for antislavery.
David eventually produced his own pamphlet that empowered slaves and freed Blacks but terrified whites called The Appeal in 1829. Walker targeted the audience of the southern slaves and would sew the pamphlet in the clothes of the sailors to transport the eye brow raising reads to the southern slaves.
Soon, like all other pro slavery states, Blacks were forbidden to learn to read and write and an offer of $10,000 was placed on David Walker's head. David was found dead in his home some three months later and was believed to have been poisoned.
David Walker born in 1796 or 1797, in Wilmington, North Carolina to a slave father and free-Black mother. Because David's mother was a free-Black woman, David was born a free man. Although David experienced the life of a free-Black, he still witnessed the destruction of many Blacks. David once witnessed the beating of an enslaved mother by her son, who was told to beat his mother until she died.
David made his way to the northern state of Boston, Massachusetts and operated his own used clothing business. David worked close to the ports on the coast and was able to service sailors as they traveled to and from the country.
David, a devout Christian and an activist within the Black community aroused the slaves and frequently preached the message of rebellion of slaves against their slave masters. David teamed up with other prominent Black activists and would contribute to articles in the first African American newspaper called the Freedom Journal in 1828, becoming Boston's spokesperson for antislavery.
David eventually produced his own pamphlet that empowered slaves and freed Blacks but terrified whites called The Appeal in 1829. Walker targeted the audience of the southern slaves and would sew the pamphlet in the clothes of the sailors to transport the eye brow raising reads to the southern slaves.
Soon, like all other pro slavery states, Blacks were forbidden to learn to read and write and an offer of $10,000 was placed on David Walker's head. David was found dead in his home some three months later and was believed to have been poisoned.