Historical Society of Montgomery County - African American History Collection

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This collection contains photographs relating to African American history in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Included are topics such as: Abolition Hall, Camp William Penn, Woodmont, individuals, and cemeteries. One of the photographs is a close up of an oil portrait of the county's first African American doctor, Dr. Daniel A. Wilson. The portrait and all of the photographs are maintained at the Historical Society of Montgomery County, PA.
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Benjamin Pawlings, 1
Benjamin Pawlings, 1
Cemeteries, Slavery, Native Americans
This grave marker is for Benjamin Pawlings. This private family cemetery is the final resting place for members of the Pawling, Reiff, and Hauff families. There is also at least one marker at this cemetery that reads "slave." According to an article written by Rev. Judith A. Meier, this enslaved person is a woman named Liza. Native Americans are also believed to be buried here. It is unclear how many people are here in unmarked graves.
Benjamin Pawlings, 2
Benjamin Pawlings, 2
Cemeteries, Slavery, Native Americans
This grave marker is for Benjamin Pawlings. This private family cemetery is the final resting place for members of the Pawling, Reiff, and Hauff families. There is also at least one marker at this cemetery that reads "slave." According to an article written by Rev. Judith A. Meier, this enslaved person is a woman named Liza. Native Americans are also believed to be buried here. It is unclear how many people are here in unmarked graves.
Pawlings Cemetery, 1
Pawlings Cemetery, 1
Cemeteries, Slavery, Native Americans
This private family cemetery is the final resting place for members of the Pawling, Reiff, and Hauff families. This photograph shows the grave markers for Benjamin, John, and Elizabeth Pawlings. There is also at least one marker at this cemetery that reads "slave." According to an article written by Rev. Judith A. Meier, this enslaved person is a woman named Liza. Native Americans are also believed to be buried here. It is unclear how many people are here in unmarked graves.
Pawlings Cemetery, 2
Pawlings Cemetery, 2
Cemeteries, Slavery, Native Americans
This private family cemetery is the final resting place for members of the Pawling, Reiff, and Hauff families. There is also at least one marker at this cemetery that reads "slave." According to an article written by Rev. Judith A. Meier, this enslaved person is a woman named Liza. Native Americans are also believed to be buried here. It is unclear how many people are here in unmarked graves.
Pawlings Cemetery Front Gate
Pawlings Cemetery Front Gate
Cemeteries, Slavery, Native Americans
This photograph shows the fence and front entrance to the Pawlings Cemetery in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. This private family cemetery is the final resting place for members of the Pawling, Reiff, and Hauff families. There is also at least one marker at this cemetery that reads "slave." According to an article written by Rev. Judith A. Meier, this enslaved person is a woman named Liza. Native Americans are also believed to be buried here. It is unclear how many people are here in unmarked graves.