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United States Census record for 1860 showing Henry Shaw's ownership of eight enslaved people.
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John Berry Meachum, husband of Mary Meachum. He and his wife were both freed persons engaged in the efforts of the Underground Railroad through their church, home, and school. A pastor and founder of the oldest black church in Missouri he was also a skilled carpenter. A trade he taught to those he assisted, a skill that afforded him income to help free enslaved people by buying their freedom. As an educator he operated a school which taught both free and enslaved black students. When the state of Missouri banned all education for blacks in 1847 he circumvented the law by teaching classes on a steamboat on the Mississippi River. The efforts of John and Mary Meachum are today celebrated with the Mary Meachum Freedom Crossing.
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Page one of Henry Shaw's voided will from May 12, 1851. The will was voided on November 18, 1861.
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Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0014, PHO2024-0015, and PHO2024-0016.
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Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0013, PHO2024-0015, and PHO2024-0016.
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Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0013, PHO2024-0014, and PHO2024-0016.
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Letter from Caroline Shaw to Henry Shaw during period when she was overseeing his business affairs while was travelling abroad. She mentions collecting rent from John Berry Meachum. Page 1. See also PHO2024-0013, PHO2024-0014, and PHO2024-0015.
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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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