The Lost Jesuit Slaves of Maryland -
Searching for 91 people left behind in 1838.
Intensive search begins for the Lost Jesuit Slaves of Maryland. 91 people were left behind by Catholic priests in 1838 slave sale. Descendants eligible for legacy admissions edge at Georgetown today.
For additional information please read, download and share the attached articles. The first article was published in the Washington Post, April 28, 2018. The second is a PSA [public service announcement] explaining about the search and finally the last is how you can help.
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Presentations were made at each elementry school.
The St. Mary's County Genealogical Society agreed to underwrite the cost of one Washington portrait. A number of local schools were given portraits from a large financial grant received by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Other schools were sponsored by donations from private individuals. The St. Mary's County Genealogical Society is the first community organization to sponsor a school. We were there when the Sons of the American Revolution presented the portrait to principal Jeffrey D. DiRenzo and several of the photos from the presentaion can be viewed here. Presentation photos.
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