Thomas

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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Date of birth:

7/1784* (estimated)

Date of death:

10/24/1843

Baptism Date and Sponsors:

Unknown

Place of Origin:

West Africa (The Mandinka)

Gender and Designation:

Male (negro)

Skills or Duties:

Scieur De Long

Notes:

Age 28 (R17.005.1); Age 60 (R5.194); Age 60 (R5.216); Age 60 (R5.217); Age 60 (R5.218)

References:

R17.005.1
- Jacques Etienne Roman Succession, Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, LaRC 600 Kuntz Collection
- Value: $800
- Listed as a scieur de long and laborer
R5.194
- Louise Patin Succession, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Theodore Seghers, v 18 act 521
R17.006.48
- Bill of Internment, Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, LaRC 179 Roman Papers
- Price of internment: $3.50
- Bill also includes internment charges for Daque (enslaved man)
- Death date is Thomas' date of internment
R5.216
- Mortgage, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Adolphe Mazareau, v 18 act 307
R5.217
- Mortgage, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Adolphe Mazareau, v18 act 459
R5.218
- Mortgage, New Orleans Notarial Archives, Adolphe Mazareau, v19 act 653