Allison Thomas

Title

Allison Thomas

Subject Headings

Slavery--United States

Description

Allison Thomas reflects on discovering her ancestor was once the richest man in Virginia and how this impacts how she approaches life.

Name(s) of ancestors

Robert "King" Carter; Carter Braxton

Other name(s) mentioned

Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron

Name(s) of enslaved person(s)

Betty; George; Madagascar Jack; Maria

Location(s) mentioned

Gwynn's Island, Virginia, United States

Conflicts mentioned

American Civil War; Revolutionary War

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