Oak Alley Foundation

Tamer

OPEN MEMORIAL WEEKEND:

The Historic Site & Exhibits will be open daily from 8:30am-5pm.
Please note that we stop selling tickets at 4pm and expect a higher volume of visitors so we recommend you purchase your admissions in advance. Please pay close attention to the details as you make your reservation and on your confirmation regarding arriving 30 minutes prior to the selected time. Late arrivals are not guaranteed access to the "Big House" exhibit if that is the ticket you purchase. We look forward to your visit.

 

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Tamer

Date of birth: 
1817* (estimated)
Gender and Designation: 
Female (negro)
Skills or Duties: 
Field Hand/Laborer
Notes: 
Age 27 (R5.231); Age 27 (R8.081)
References: 
  • R5.231
    • Bill of Sale, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Felix Grima, v 40 act 63
    • Purchase price: $450
  • R8.081
    • Bill of Sale, St. James Clerk of Court, Conveyance Record, v 21 act 5
    • Name is written as "Tamer/ Arthemise"

 

*Tamer was purchased by Jacques Telesphore Roman on March 14, 1844 and sold one month later on April 11, 1844, without the warranty of marronage.

* Denotes estimated date based on available records. 

 

Associated transaction(s): 
Bill of Sale (R8.081)

 

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