Ben, 1729?-

Dates:
Active 1799
Birth 1729?
Gender:
Male

Biographical notes:

Ben was enslaved by George Washington at Dogue Run Farm in Virginia, part of the Mount Vernon estate. He was a plougher. He was married to Peg and had three children. He was also married to Joan and had three grown children by 1786.

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Subjects:

  • Slaves

Occupations:

  • Farming

Places:

  • Mount Vernon, VA, US

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