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Jou — This Day in History
October
2026
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Jou surfaces Haitian and African history entries that share today's date across centuries. Each highlighted day on the calendar contains at least one entry from your timeline — click any date to read it. The Did You Know section below surfaces entries without a specific date, drawn randomly from the archive on every visit.
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EXTRACT of the Minister’s Letter…
Trois Negres Créoles, l’un nommé…
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1766-Oct.-02: The North American indigenous…
Trois Negres, l’un nommé Cupidon,…
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ORDINANCE of the Intendant, touching…
Un Negre créole, nommé Jean-Baptiste,…
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REGULATIONS of the Conseil de…
Jean-Louis créole, étampé sur le…
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At Gomera the fleet buys…
Un Negre, nommé Atlas, étampé…
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DECREE of the Conseil of…
1767-10-06: (Henry Christophe, Born Most…
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DECREE of the Conseil of…
Titus, Negre Mina, étampé sur…
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Deux Negres étampés, l’un I.BONAL.I.…
Un Negre Congo nommé Janvier…
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Un Negre, nommé l’Éveillé, nation…
Un Negre, Curaçaolien, nommé Manuel,…
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ORDINANCE of the Intendant acting…
Un Negre Mondongue, nommé Médor,…
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Un jeune Negre, créole de…
Un jeune Negre, créole de…
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Columbus sets foot on American…
Columbus lands on a Lucayan…
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DECREE of the Conseil of…
DECREE of the Conseil d’Etat,…
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DECREE of the Conseil du…
1752-Oct. Revolts and Maritime Agency:…
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Deux Negers Mondongues, nouveaux, l’un…
Un Negre Congo, nommé Tu…
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Ballester urges Columbus to settle…
RESOLUTION of the Conseil du…
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Roldán and three rebel leaders…
Trois Negres nouveaux, dont deux…
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Five ships sail for Castile…
Soyo wipes out a Portuguese…
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Deux Négresses, nation Serrere, sans…
Un Negre Congo, sans étampe,…
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Columbus tells Roldán the captive…
DECREE of the Conseil of…
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Un Negre nommé Philipeau, étampé…
Trois Negres, l’un nommé Mercure,…
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EXTRACT of the Minister’s Letter…
Deux Negres nouveaux, nation Ibo,…
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Trois Negres nouveaux, de nation…
Un Negre nouveau, appartenant à…
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ORDINANCE of the King, concerning…
Un Negre, Congo, nommé Jupiter,…
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ORDINANCE of the Administrators concerning…
Un Negre âgé d’environ 15…
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Columbus sends Roldán a safe-conduct…
Spain enacted the third of…
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Un Negre, nommé Mathurin, nation…
Un Negre Créole, nommé Victor,…
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1492-Oct.-28: The expedition arrived in…
Un Negre Congo, nommé la…
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Columbus grants Roldán the Bauruco…
Columbus gives Roldán the Taíno-worked…
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Trois Negres & une Négresse,…
Une Négresse Mondongue, étampée P.…
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Une Négresse nation Arada, étampée…
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Marianne,…
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October 25 — On this day in history (41 entries)
1715
ORDINANCE of the Administrators concerning a Hunt for the nègres marrons found at the Béate
The Comte de Blénac, etc. Jean-Jacques Mithon, etc. The French and Spanish nègres marrons who are taken at the Béate shall be paid for to the French and Spanish troop…
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1769
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre âgé d'environ 15 ans, nommé Jean-Pierre, sans étampe, ayant la falange d'un gris doigt coupée, & plusieurs cicatrices sur le dos; un autre Negre du même âge nommé Charles, ayant ci-devant appartenu à M. Bertrand, Commandant à l'Artibonitte, marqué de plusieurs taches sur le corps & sur le visage, ayant reçu derniérement deux coups de machettes sur un bras, sont marons depuis environ un mois. Ces esclaves appartiennent à M. le Chevalier de Maubée, Habitant à la Plaine d'Orange, Quartier du Mole-Saint-Nicolas. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront sont priés d'en donner avis au Sieur Fournier, Aubergiste à Saint-Marc.
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A negro approximately 15 years of age, named Jean-Pierre, without brand, having one finger of the gray hand cut off, and several scars on the back; another negro of the same age named Charles, who previously belonged to M. Bertrand, Commander at Artibonite, marked with several spots on the body and on the face, having recently received two machete blows on an arm, have been maroon for approximately one month. These slaves belong to M. the Chevalier de Maubée, inhabitant of Plaine-d'Orange, District of Mole-Saint-Nicolas. Those who recognize them are requested to give notice to Sieur Fournier, innkeeper at Saint-Marc.
1769
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Griffe nommé Pierre, sans étampe, ayant les yeux enfoncés, âgé de 10 à 12 ans, taille de 4 pieds, est maron depuis environ 3 semaines : on croit que cet esclave s'est embarqué avec une chemise & une culotte de ginga seulement. Les personnes qui le reconnoîtront, auront la bonté d'en donner avis à M. de Cesselés, Major au Port-au-Prince, à qui il appartient.
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Griffe named Pierre, without a brand, with sunken eyes, aged 10 to 12 years, height of 4 feet, has been maroon for approximately 3 weeks: it is believed that this slave departed with only a shirt and ginga breeches. Those who recognize him are kindly requested to give notice to M. de Cesselés, Major at Port-au-Prince, to whom he belongs.
1769
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Une Mulâtresse de Guinée nommée Rosalie, étampée deux fois sur le sein droit B MORAND, âgée d'environ 20 ans, ayant de grosses levres, & un gros nez fort court, est maronne depuis 8 jours; on soupçonne qu'elle s'est embarquée, & qu'elle a pris la route du Mole-Saint-Nicolas. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront sont priés d'en donner avis au Sieur Morand, Concierge des prisons à Léogane, à qui elle appartient.
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Mulatto woman from Guinea named Rosalie, branded twice on the right breast B MORAND, aged approximately 20 years, having thick lips and a very short, thick nose, has been maroon for 8 days; it is suspected that she embarked, and that she took the route to Mole-Saint-Nicolas. Those who recognize her are requested to give notice to Sieur Morand, Concierge of the prisons at Léogane, to whom she belongs.
1769
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres, l'un nommé André, nation Congo, étampé BIENAC, ayant des crabes aux pieds, & l'autre nommé Pierre, créole, étampé MAIGNAN, picoté de petite vérole, fort maigre, taille de 5 pieds & quelques pouces, sont partis marons depuis le commencement de ce mois. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à M. Pérard, Négociant au Cap.
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes, one named André, Congo nation, branded BIENAC, having crabs on his feet, and the other named Pierre, creole, branded MAIGNAN, pockmarked from smallpox, very thin, height of 5 feet and some inches, departed as maroons from the beginning of this month. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested, and to give notice to M. Pérard, Merchant at Cap.
1769
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Trois Négresses créoles, étampées NICOLAS BOULAY, l'un nommée Marie-Jeanne, âgée de 16 ans, ayant un Griffe à la mamelle, âgé d'environ 4 mois; l'autre nommé Barbe, âgée de 15 ans, & la troisieme nommée Marguerite, âgée de 17 ans : on présume qu'elles se sont retirées dans le Quartier de Plaisance. Ceux qui les reconnoîtront, sont priés de les faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à M. Ballon, Habitant au Gros-Morne, à qui elles appartiennent.
1769-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Three creole Negress women, branded NICOLAS BOULAY, one named Marie-Jeanne, aged 16 years, nursing a Griffe at her breast, aged approximately 4 months; another named Barbe, aged 15 years, and the third named Marguerite, aged 17 years: it is presumed that they have withdrawn to the Plaisance Quarter. Those who recognize them are requested to have them arrested, and to give notice to M. Ballon, Planter at Gros-Morne, to whom they belong.
1775
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Negres, Congo, de la cargaison vendue par M. Nau & compagnie, en décembre dernier, étampés FER. & MVZ, sont partis marons de l'habitation Ferrand & Muzard, au Cul-de-Sac. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Ferrand, receveur général de la colonie, au Port-au-Prince.
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negroes, Congo, from the cargo sold by M. Nau & company last December, branded FER. & MVZ, have run away as maroons from the plantation Ferrand & Muzard, at Cul-de-Sac. Those who have knowledge of them are requested to give notice to M. Ferrand, receiver general of the colony, at Port-au-Prince.
1775
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Pompée, nation Congo, étampé IBT, âgé de 14 à 15 ans. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Trutié, au Lamentin.
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, named Pompée, nation Congo, branded IBT, aged 14 to 15 years. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Trutié, at Lamentin.
1775
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Louis, nation Congo, étampé SIMONEAU, âgé d'environ 27 ans, taille de 5 pieds 4 pouces, est parti maron depuis le 15 de ce mois. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Lemaignen.
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, named Louis, nation Congo, branded SIMONEAU, aged approximately 27 years, height of 5 feet 4 inches, has been maroon since the 15th of this month. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Lemaignen.
1775
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Scipion, nation Congo, étampé PEMERLE, âgé de 30 à 36 ans, taille de 4 pieds 9 pouces, valet & perruquier, le nez fort applati & parlant bon français, est maron depuis le 24 du mois dernier, ayant une veste & une culotte courte & blanche. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à Mrs Pemerle, aux Cayes; il y aura une bonne récompense.
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, named Scipion, nation Congo, branded PEMERLE, aged 30 to 36 years, height of 4 feet 9 inches, valet & perruquier, with a very flattened nose & speaking good French, has been maroon since the 24th of last month, wearing a vest & short white breeches. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to Messrs Pemerle, at Cayes; there will be a good reward.
1775
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, nommé Apollon, Créole, âgé d'environ 60 ans, taille de 5 pieds 7 pouces, est parti maron au commencement du mois dernier. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés d'en donner avis à Mde le Sénéchal de Carcado, au Cul-de-Sac, à qui ledit Negre appartient.
1775-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, named Apollon, Creole, approximately 60 years old, height of 5 feet 7 inches, departed as a maroon at the beginning of last month. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to give notice to Madame the Seneschal of Carcado, at Cul-de-Sac, to whom said Negro belongs.
1777
1777-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre Congo, nommé Cupidon, étampé sur le sein droit BOCQUET, âgé d'environ 36 ans, de moyenne corpulence, est parti maron le 7 de ce mois. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Gabet, Habitant au Port-de-Paix, ou à M. Louis Foucher, Négociant au Cap.
1777-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro Congo, named Cupidon, branded on the right breast BOCQUET, aged about 36 years, of average build, departed as a maroon on the 7th of this month. Whoever recognizes him is requested to have him arrested and to notify M. Gabet, Planter at Port-de-Paix, or M. Louis Foucher, Merchant at Cap.
1777
1777-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse Congo, nommée Zabeth, étampée J. NADAL & au dessous AU CAP, âgée d'environ 20 ans, taille d'environ 4 pieds 6 pouces, est partie marone le 16 de ce mois. Ceux qui la reconnoîtront, sont priés de la faire arrêter & d'en donner avis au Sieur Nadal, au Cap.
1777-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Negress Congo, named Zabeth, branded J. NADAL and below AU CAP, aged about 20 years, height of about 4 feet 6 inches, departed as a maroon on the 16th of this month. Whoever recognizes her is requested to have her arrested and to notify the Sieur Nadal, at Cap.
1777
1777-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre créole de la Guadeloupe, nommé Toussaint, d'un beau noir, barbu, gravé de petite vérole, les gencives supérieures noires, étampé sur le sein I B, se disant libre. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Jean-Baptiste, Negre libre, Menuisier au Cap, rue Royale.
1777-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro Creole from Guadeloupe, named Toussaint, of beautiful black complexion, bearded, marked by smallpox, with blackened upper gums, branded on the breast I B, claiming to be free. Whoever recognizes him is requested to have him arrested and to notify Jean-Baptiste, free Negro, Carpenter at Cap, Rue Royale.
1783
1783-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Jean-Baptiste, Créole du Cap, étampé LOUIS, au-dessous AU CAP. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis au Sieur Rey, Boulanger sur la Place de l'Intendance en cette ville.
1783-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Jean-Baptiste, Creole of the Cape, branded LOUIS, with AU CAP below. Whoever has knowledge of him is requested to give notice to Sieur Rey, Baker on the Plaza of the Intendancy in this city.
1783
1783-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse, Congo, ayant une étampe brûlée sur le sein droit, & sur le gauche FAULTE, au-dessous JACMEL, marquée de petite-vérole sur le nez, partie marronne le 14 de ce mois. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Faulte, Prévôt de Maréchaussée à Jacmel.
1783-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Congolese woman, with a brand burned on her right breast, and on the left FAULTE, below JACMEL, marked with smallpox scars on the nose, ran away on the 14th of this month. Those who have any information are requested to notify M. Faulte, Provost of the Maréchaussée at Jacmel.
1786
1786-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Jacques, créole, ancien cuisinier de M. Dugrès, est marron depuis 8 jours. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Delasalle, greffier du Conseil, à qui il appartient.
1786-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Jacques, creole, former cook of M. Dugrès, has been maroon for 8 days. Those who have any knowledge of him are asked to report it to M. Delasalle, clerk of the Council, to whom he belongs.
1786
1786-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Véronique, mulâtresse, àgée d’environ 22 ans, sans étampe, enceinte de six mois, appartenante ci-devant à M. Jouan, aujourd’hui aux héritiers Ballon & Saunier, est marronne depuis environ six ou sept semaines ; on la soupçonne soutirée dans le quartier du Gros-Morne ; Jean-Baptiste, créole griffe, âgé d’environ 20 ans, sans étampe, appartenant aux mêmes héritiers, frere de ladite mulâtresse, est marron depuis le même temps ; on le soupçonne soutiré par une négresse résidante au Pilate, au lieu dit la Ravine à Badin. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés de les faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à MM. Friou & Desquilbé, négociants au Cap, ou à M. Ballon, habitant au Pilate. Il y aura une portugaise de récompense par tête.
1786-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Véronique, mulattress, approximately 22 years old, unbranded, six months pregnant, formerly belonging to M. Jouan, now to the heirs Ballon & Saunier, has been maroon for approximately six or seven weeks; she is suspected to have been spirited away in the Gros-Morne quarter; Jean-Baptiste, creole griffe, approximately 20 years old, unbranded, belonging to the same heirs, brother of the said mulattress, has been maroon for the same length of time; he is suspected to have been spirited away by a negress residing at Pilate, at the place called la Ravine à Badin. Those who have any knowledge of them are requested to have them arrested and to give notice to MM. Friou & Desquilbé, merchants at the Cape, or to M. Ballon, inhabitant at Pilate. There will be one Portuguese coin as reward per head.
1786
1786-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Mathurin, étampé FV, est parti marron depuis le 20 du courant. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Vilain, habitant au Joli Trou, ou à M. Crouzeilles, négociant au Cap.
1786-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Mathurin, branded FV, departed as a maroon since the 20th of the current month. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Vilain, inhabitant at Joli Trou, or to M. Crouzeilles, merchant at the Cape.
1787
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Charles Frangé, Créole de la grande-rivière du Cap, sans étampe, âgé de 25 à 30 ans, taille de 5 pieds 5 à 6 pouces, se disant libre, ayant été ci-devant cavalier de Maréchaussée au Cap; ledit Nègre parlant bon français, ayant la figure noire & une petite queue, les cheveux des faces tressés, est parti marron le 6 de ce mois. En donner avis au Sieur Dubreuil, Brigadier de Police à Saint-Marc, à qui il appartient, ou au Sieur Can, au Cap; il y aura bonne récompense.
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Charles Frangé, a Creole from the great river of Cap, without a brand, aged 25 to 30 years, 5 feet 5 to 6 inches tall, claiming to be free, having formerly been a cavalry officer of the Maréchaussée at Cap; said Negro speaking good French, having a black face and a small pigtail, hair of the face braided, became a maroon on the 6th of this month. Give notice to Sieur Dubreuil, Police Brigadier at Saint-Marc, to whom he belongs, or to Sieur Can, at Cap; there will be a good reward.
1787
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Mulâtre Indien, nommé Jean-Louis, étampé PERODIN, parti marron de Saint-Marc le 7 de ce mois. En donner avis à Mrs Legriel, Raboteau frères & Compag[e], à Saint-Marc, ou à M. Gosse, à qui il appartient, demeurant sur l'habitation Duval Sanadon, aux Vérettes; il y aura récompense.
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Mulatto of Indian descent, named Jean-Louis, branded PERODIN, ran away as a maroon from Saint-Marc on the 7th of this month. Give notice to Messrs Legriel, Raboteau frères & Company, at Saint-Marc, or to M. Gosse, to whom he belongs, residing on the habitation Duval Sanadon, at Vérettes; there will be a reward.
1787
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Un Quarteron, Créole de Curaçao, étampé sur le sein droit ESTUR, taille de 5 pieds un pouce, ayant les cheveux & sourcils châtains-blonds, le visage maigre & marqué de vérettes, une grosseur à l'oeil gauche, le cou cicatrisé par un abcès, parti marron le 28 Septembre der. En donner avis à M. Bellanger, à Saint-Marc, à qui il appartient.
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
A Quarteron, a Creole from Curaçao, branded ESTUR on the right breast, 5 feet 1 inch tall, with chestnut-blond hair and eyebrows, thin face and marked with pockmarks, a swelling on the left eye, neck scarred from an abscess, became a maroon on the 28th of September last. Give notice to M. Bellanger, at Saint-Marc, to whom he belongs.
1787
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Hercule, Nègre nouveau, venant de la côte d'Or, de très-grande taille, âgé de 28 à 30 ans, le nez gros & long, les lèvres & les yeux gros, étampé sur un sein RIGAL, & sur le bras gauche S, marron depuis le 5 du mois d'Août dernier, de l'habitation de M. Pierre Fraisse, à Cavaillon. En donner avis à M. Fraisse, Habitant au Fond de l'ile-à-Vache.
1787-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Hercule, a new Negro from the Gold Coast, of very great height, aged 28 to 30 years, with a large and long nose, thick lips and large eyes, branded on one breast RIGAL, and on the left arm S, maroon since the 5th of last August, from the plantation of M. Pierre Fraisse, at Cavaillon. Those with any information should notify M. Fraisse, Inhabitant at Fond de l'île-à-Vache.
1788
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
César, Congo, âgé d'environ 60 ans, de la taille de 4 pieds 10 pouces, est parti marron de l'habitation de M. P. Leroy, située au Haut du Trou, le 6 septembre dernier : en donner des nouvelles à Mrs J. Poncignon, P. Coupigny & compagnie, négociants en cette ville, ou à M. Fougasse, gérant ladite habitation.
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
César, Congo, aged approximately 60 years, height of 4 feet 10 inches, fled as maroon from the plantation of M. P. Leroy, situated at the Haut du Trou, on the 6th of September last: anyone with information should notify Messrs J. Poncignon, P. Coupigny & company, merchants in this city, or M. Fougasse, manager of said plantation.
1788
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Thomas, Ibo, étampé sur le côté droit du sein LANNOI, est parti marron le 29 septembre : en donner des nouvelles à M. Lannoi en cette ville, ou à M. Reymond au Haut du Cap. Il y aura récompense.
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Thomas, Ibo, branded on the right side of the breast LANNOI, fled as maroon on the 29th of September: anyone with information should notify M. Lannoi in this city, or M. Reymond at the Haut du Cap. There will be a reward.
1788
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Désirée, Congo, âgée de 18 à 20 ans, de la taille d'environ 4 pieds, très-puissante, étampée MARIE-CATHERINE DESPORTE, est partie marrone depuis un mois : en donner des nouvelles à M. Pinson sur l'habitation Carré au quartier Morin.
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Désirée, Congo, aged 18 to 20 years, approximately 4 feet tall, very powerfully built, branded MARIE-CATHERINE DESPORTE, has been maroon for one month: anyone with information should report to M. Pinson at the Carré plantation in the Morin district.
1788
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Georges, Mondongue, âgé d'environ 30 ans, de la taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces, ayant un genou un peu en dedans : Catherine, Congo, blanchisseuse, se disant portugaise, & quelquefois suédoise, sachant parler Espagnol, ci-devant appartenante à M. Ducreux au Dondon, sont partis marrons le 12 du courant de l'habitation de Beaulieu, autrefois Legendre, au Fonds-Chevalier.
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
Georges, Mondongue, approximately 30 years old, 5 feet 5 inches tall, with one knee slightly turned inward: Catherine, Congo, washerwoman, claiming to be Portuguese, and sometimes Swedish, able to speak Spanish, formerly belonging to M. Ducreux at Dondon, have both been maroon since the 12th of this month from the Beaulieu plantation, formerly Legendre, at Fonds-Chevalier.
1788
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
La Fortune, Congo, âgé de 17 ans, de la taille de 5 pieds, étampé BLANCHET, est parti marron depuis trois semaines : en donner avis à M. Blanchet au Carenage.
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
La Fortune, Congo, aged 17 years, 5 feet tall, branded BLANCHET, has been maroon for three weeks: anyone with information should notify M. Blanchet at Carenage.
1788
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
L'Espérance, Congo, étampé LEVEC OF, est parti marron le 19 avril dernier : en donner des nouvelles à M. Gauffreau, commissionnaire au Cap, ou à M. de Lommelle au Fort-Dauphin, à qui il appartient.
1788-10-25 · Saint-Domingue
L'Espérance, Congo, branded LEVEC OF, has been maroon since 19 April last: anyone with information should report to M. Gauffreau, commissioner at Cap, or to M. de Lommelle at Fort-Dauphin, to whom he belongs.
1795
The Convention declared no ground for inculpation against Sonthonax and set him definitively at liberty…
The Convention declared no ground for inculpation against Sonthonax and set him definitively at liberty; Polvérel's son was refused admission to defend his father's memory.
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1797
The law of 4 brumaire year VI (25 October 1797), which Rigaud invoked, fixed the limits of the five departments of Saint-Domingue and included Léogane in the…
The law of 4 brumaire year VI (25 October 1797), which Rigaud invoked, fixed the limits of the five departments of Saint-Domingue and included Léogane in the department of the…
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1799
Dessalines sends an attack on the Rigaudins at Trouin
On 25 October 1799, Dessalines sent to attack the Rigaudins encamped on this habitation. They were routed. Rouzier tells this under the entry TROUIN.
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1799
Thouin. Taken by Montauban.
The next day (25 October) Dessalines detached from his army a battalion of the 7th under the orders of Commandant Montauban and sent it to attack a weak position held…
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1802
The Arcahaie fell to Larose on 25 October, and Robes was killed there
The Arcahaie fell to Larose on 25 October, and Robes was killed there.
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1804
On 25 October 1804 an ordinance prescribed the census of the inhabitants of the towns, in order to send back to cultivation the cultivators who had taken…
On 25 October 1804 an ordinance prescribed the census of the inhabitants of the towns, in order to send back to cultivation the cultivators who had taken refuge there.
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1869
Saint Vil John executed at Port-au-Prince
In September 1869, General Saint Vil John, an officer devoted to Salnave, parleyed with the Cacos at the Bridge of Miragoâne, which he abandoned without resistance. He barred the way…
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1869
1869-October-25: Secretary of State Hamilton Fish continued his quiet support for the Salnave government by coordinating the transfer of military supplies.
1869-October-25: Secretary of State Hamilton Fish continued his quiet support for the Salnave government by coordinating the transfer of military supplies. At a cabinet meeting, Fish showed General Sherman a…
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1897
Cacos appear at Jichereau; General Ulysse Obas goes to attack them
JICHEREAU. Habitation in the commune of Trou. On 25 October 1897 the Cacos made their appearance there. General Ulysse Obas went to attack them. Rouzier tells this under the entry…
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1946
Estimé’s whole cabinet resigns, and Daniel Fignolé is forced out
On 25 October 1946 the entire cabinet of President Dumarsais Estimé resigned. Ministers hostile to Daniel Fignolé had manoeuvred against him, and the resignation obliged Estimé to drop him as…
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1949
Wilfried Louis, defender of the 1974 World Cup side, is born
Wilfried Louis was born on 25 October 1949. He played as a defender for Don Bosco FC and was in the Haiti squad at the 1974 World Cup in West…
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1981
A cutter stops a sloop and sends fifty six people back the next day
On the evening of 25 October 1981 the United States Coast Guard cutter Chase met the wooden sloop Exorde in the Windward Passage, the stretch of water between Haiti and…
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