Shouldn't Chicken George been born in 1807
When Chicken George's tombstone said he was born in 1806 there's one problem. Kizzy was raped by Tom Moore in late Spring early Summer of 1806. He would be born in 1807.
shareThey probably were not exactly sure. Slaves did not keep great record keeping.
shareWhy didn't they care to keep records of their birthdates?
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