Samuel Watkins
Item
Name
Samuel Watkins
Given Name
Samuel
Family Name
Waktins
Alternate Name
Sam, Old Sam, Samuel Harris, Samuel Harris Watkins
Death Date
September 26, 1880
Sex
Occupation
Description
Samuel Watkins was enslaved by Sarah Herndon Harris who hired out his services to the College. He served as the college bell ringer, attended to professors, and cleaned Demosthenian Hall.
Spouse of
Lizzie Watkins
Place of Origin
Bibliographic Citation
Enslaver
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1860, Sam, Male, Labor (Domestic) | Event | |
| 1861-04-13, Sam, Male, Labor (Domestic) | Event | |
| 1862-03-15, Sam, Male, Labor (Domestic) | Event | |
| 1863-01-29, Sam, Male, Commercial Transaction (Enslaved hire) | Event | |
| 1863-02-05, Sam, Male, Labor (Domestic) | Event |