He was a runaway slave employed by Princeton University, his identity was recognized in 1843, and he was ordered to return to his owner. However, Theodosia Prevost, a descendant of John Witherspoon, bought his freedom for $550, which he repaid.
James C. Johnson was a runaway slave that was formerly "owned" by Teakle Wallis. Shortly after arriving in Princeton, NJ, he was employed by Princeton University.
However, in 1843, he was recognized & was given orders by police to return to his master. Upon hearing the news, Theodosia Prevost (a descendent of John Witherspoon) met with James & the authorities & she decided to buy his freedom for $550, in which he repaid her sometime in the 1860s.
He was a runaway slave employed by Princeton University, his identity was recognized in 1843, and he was ordered to return to his owner. However, Theodosia Prevost, a descendant of John Witherspoon, bought his freedom for $550, which he repaid.
James C. Johnson was a runaway slave that was formerly "owned" by Teakle Wallis. Shortly after arriving in Princeton, NJ, he was employed by Princeton University.
However, in 1843, he was recognized & was given orders by police to return to his master. Upon hearing the news, Theodosia Prevost (a descendent of John Witherspoon) met with James & the authorities & she decided to buy his freedom for $550, in which he repaid her sometime in the 1860s.
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