Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Jupiter (b. ? - d. ?)
MSA SC 5496-51886 
Slave in Queen Anne's County, Maryland

Biography:

    Negro Jupiter was an enslaved African American in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. As a slave, Jupiter was owned by John Emory, Register of Queen Anne's County, Maryland.1 Jupiter was arrested for "attempting to murder a free Negro Woman."2 On July 21, 1762, Jupiter escaped from jail at the same time as two others, Absalom Timm and William Timm.3 The sheriff, J. Nicholson, offered a reward of "Thirty Shillings" for the apprehension of Negro Jupiter.4 There is no mention of Negro Jupiter in other records, such as court papers and commission records. 

Endnotes:

1. "BROKE out of Queen Anne's County Goal..." Maryland Gazette. 1762 July 29.

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. Ibid.

Written and Researched By Tanner Sparks, 2013.

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