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While a merchant in St. Louis Shaw began buying enslaved people in the 1820s with the earliest existing record being that of Peach in 1828. 1850 census records indicate Shaw owned nine enslaved people and by 1853 that number had grown to eleven, 1860 census records show him with eight enslaved people. Their names were not listed in either the 1850 or 1860 U.S. Census. Please see the historical timeline section for more information on this subject. Image is for reference.
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Bill of sale for purchase of male enslaved person, Peach, by Henry Shaw in 1828. Back of document, states he was also known as Peter and added pencilled note states that he is deceased. See also PHO2020-0027.
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Photographic reproduction of painting of Henry Shaw, 1835.
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Portrait of Henry Shaw standing holding papers taken in 1858.
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Bill of sale for purchase of male enslaved person, Peach, by Henry Shaw in 1828. See also PHO2024-0017.
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While a young merchant in St. Louis Shaw began buying enslaved persons in the 1820s. In 1850 Shaw owned nine and by 1853 eleven; 1860 census records list eight enslaved persons. As with the 1850 census, their names were not listed. Please see the historical timeline for more information.
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