William was born in Africa and enslaved in the United States. His story is documented in a narrative told by his son, Frank Adamson Sr.. [1]
Birthdate is estimated.
A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, 1936–1938. Vol. 1-17. Federal Writers’ Project of the Works Progress Administration microfilm publication SCM 000 320, SCM 000 321, SCM 000 322, SCM 000 323, SCM 000 325, 5 rolls. Library of Congress, Washington D.C.
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