Sutton, James or Jim

James or Jim Sutton was an enslaved man living in the household of John and Ann Eyre of Eyre Hall. During the War of 1812, Jim self-emancipated to the British side, gaining his freedom. On November, 24, 1827, John Eyre filed a property claim against the British Government under the Treaty of Ghent for 8 enslaved men, including Jim, for whom Eyre claimed a value of $280. Research continues for this person.

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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, September 8, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, updating him on their travels to Northampton to see the Eyre family. She says that Ann and John Eyre are upset because many of their enslaved persons fled to join the British troops. Their slave Jack also died. She says she will be back at home by the next week and also mentions the upcoming marriage between Leah Lyttleton Savage and Harold Luther Wilson.