James
Peters
Born about in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut
Son of Casear Peters
and Lois (Unknown) Peters
Brother of
Dorus Peters, Ira Peters, Sally Peters, Susannah Peters, Ziba (Peters) Worthington, Lois Peters, Ceaser Peters, Henry Peters and Louisa Peters
[spouse(s) unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Ira Peters
Died before
before about age 43
[location unknown]
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Biography
James Peters is a part of US Black heritage.
James was born Sep 1771 in Hebron, Connecticut.[1] He is listed without surname as "James, s. Ce[a]sar and Loice, negroes, born Sep 1771."
Slave Owner
His parents were enslaved by Samuel Peters of Hebron CT, and so James was born enslaved. In 1787, when his family was being forcibly taken from their home to be sold in South Carolina, James (then age 16) escaped from the slave-traders.
He and his entire family were manumitted in January 1789, when James was 18. The family took the surname of Peters.
Children
No record has yet been found of a marriage but his father's will refers to "each of the children of my son James, deceased."
Death
James passed away before 25 June1814, which is when his father wrote his will.
Sources
- ↑ Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 18
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