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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 28 — On this day in history (49 entries)
1492
1492-Oct.-28: The expedition arrived in Cuba, landing at Bariay near the present-day town of Gibara.
1492-Oct.-28: The expedition arrived in Cuba, landing at Bariay near the present-day town of Gibara. Columbus sent emissaries inland to investigate reports of a cacique possessing gold, mistakenly believing he…
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1767
1767-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre Congo, nommé la Fortune, sans étampe, ayant des marques incisives de son pays sur le visage, âgé de 17 à 18 ans, taille de 5 pieds 2 pouces, ayant les dents limées & la cheville du pied enflée, est maron depuis environ trois semaines. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront sont priés de le faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis au Sr. Serier, Machoquier à la Savanne de Limonade.
1767-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Congo Negro named la Fortune, without brand, bearing incisive marks from his country on his face, aged 17 to 18 years, height 5 feet 2 inches, with filed teeth and a swollen ankle, has been maroon for approximately three weeks. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Monsieur Serier, Provisions Merchant in the Savanna of Limonade.
1767
1767-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre Thiamba, nommé Benjamin, étampé sur le sein gauche I. BIENAC, âgé d'environ 35 ans, taille de 5 pieds 5 pouces, est maron depuis le 4 de ce mois. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront sont priés de le faire arrêter, & d'en donner avis à M. Perard, Négociant au Cap, rue de Penthievre.
1767-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Thiamba Negro named Benjamin, branded on the left breast I. BIENAC, aged approximately 35 years, height 5 feet 5 inches, has been maroon since the 4th of this month. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested and to give notice to Monsieur Perard, Merchant at the Cape, rue de Penthievre.
1772
1772-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre, Créole, nommé l'Eveillé, étampé sur le sein droit MALDON & au dessous ST. MARC, sur le sein gauche JUMEL & au dessous S.MARC, âgé d'environ 16 à 17 ans, taille de 4 pieds 10 pouces, bien fait fort noir, marqué de petite vérole & ayant à la joue gauche une cicatrice de 3 doigts de longueur sur 2 de largeur, est parti maron le 21 de ce mois, de l'Habitation de M. Bertrand, dans les bas de l'Artibonite. Ceux qui en auront connoissance, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Valadon, Me en Chirurgie audit Quartier. Il y aura récompense.
1772-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Creole Negro named L'Eveillé, branded on the right breast MALDON & below ST. MARC, on the left breast JUMEL & below S.MARC, approximately 16 to 17 years old, height of 4 feet 10 inches, well-built, very dark, marked with smallpox scars & having on the left cheek a scar 3 fingers in length by 2 in width, departed as a maroon on the 21st of this month, from the plantation of M. Bertrand, in the lower Artibonite. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to have him arrested & to give notice to M. Valadon, Master Surgeon in said Quarter. There will be a reward.
1775
1775-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre créole, nommé Louis, maçon de son métier, étampé sur le sein droit GVD & sur le gauche FERET MTRE MAÇON AV CAP, ayant les deux oreilles coupées, & appartenant aux héritiers Darnet, est parti maron le 23 août dernier. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Mde Dubreuil, Habitante au Bonnet, ou à Me Lacaze, Notaire au Cap.
1775-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Creole Negro, named Louis, mason by trade, branded on the right breast GVD & on the left FERET MTRE MAÇON AV CAP, with both ears cut off, & belonging to the heirs of Darnet, departed as a maroon on the 23rd of August last. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested & to give notice to Madame Dubreuil, Resident at Bonnet, or to Master Lacaze, Notary at Cap.
1775
1775-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Mulâtre, nommé Charles, dit Masulime, étampé NEVEU TON, les pieds mal faits, ayant une cicatrice au front, & lui manquant une dent de devant à la machoire supérieur, est parti maron le 21 de ce mois : il a sa mere & toute sa famille au Limbé. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter, quoique porteur de lettre ou de billet, & d'en donner avis au Sieur Neveu, Tonnelier au Cap : il y aura récompense.
1775-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Mulatto, named Charles, called Masulime, branded NEVEU TON, with misshapen feet, having a scar on the forehead, & missing a front tooth on the upper jaw, departed as a maroon on the 21st of this month: he has his mother & his entire family at Limbé. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested, even if he carries a letter or note, & to give notice to Sieur Neveu, Cooper at Cap: there will be a reward.
1775
1775-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un jeune Negre nouveau, nation Congo, sans étampe, âgé de 15 à 16 ans, ayant une culotte de brin, une chemise de ginga & un mouchoir bleu, & appartenant à M. Vidal, Maître en Chirurgie. Ceux qui le reconnoîtront, sont priés de le faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à Mrs Ballette & Vidal, Chirurgiens au Cap.
1775-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A young Negro newcomer, Congo nation, without brand, aged 15 to 16 years, wearing cotton breeches, a ginga shirt & a blue kerchief, & belonging to Monsieur Vidal, Master Surgeon. Those who recognize him are requested to have him arrested & to give notice to Messrs Ballette & Vidal, Surgeons at Cap.
1776
Gabart born at Dondon
On 28 October 1776, Gabart was born at Dondon. He died at Saint-Marc on 30 October 1805. An intrepid soldier, he earned all his ranks on the fields of battle.…
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1776
Dondon. Birthplace of Gabart
It was at this time that General Gabart died at Saint-Marc, on 30 October 1805. The emperor was deeply grieved by this loss. Gabart and Clervaux, both men of color,…
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1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Negre nommé Mercredy & Alexandre, de nation Mondongue, étampé DESCURE, & d'une autre étampe illsible. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Commande, fermier général des postes au Port-au-Prince, ou à M. Descure, notaire aux Côteaux, à qui il appartient.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro named Mercredy & Alexandre, of Mondongue nation, branded DESCURE, & with another illegible brand. Those who have knowledge of them are asked to give notice to M. Commande, general farmer of the posts at Port-au-Prince, or to M. Descure, notary at the Côteaux, to whom he belongs.
1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Mulâtre nommé Jacquet, Créole de l'Abacou, sans étampe, âgé de 35 ans, taille d'environ 5 pieds 1 pouce, machoquet, ayant le nez aquilin, fort laid, gravé de petite vérole, & assez mal sur ses jambes ; un Negre nommé Thomas, Créole de Curaçao, étampé CG, âgé de 36 ans, taille d'environ 5 pieds 6 pouces, ayant les genoux cagneux, les jambes affectées & marquées par d'anciens ulceres; & un autre Negre nommé Alexis, Créole de l'Abacou, âgé de 22 ans & de petite taille. Ces trois esclaves sont partis marons le nuit du 5 au 6 de ce mois, de compagnie avec deux Negres de M. Joseph Delafresseliere, dont un nommé Guillaume, dans un canot qu'ils ont trouvé à l'embarcadaire de M. Culon de Clerfond, habitant à l'Abacou : on présume qu'ils ont été vers le bas de la côte. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. des Rouaudieres, habitant au Fond : il y aura récompense.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Mulatto named Jacquet, Creole of Abacou, without brand, aged 35 years, height of about 5 feet 1 inch, pockmarked, having an aquiline nose, quite ugly, marked with smallpox, & rather lame in his legs; a Negro named Thomas, Creole of Curaçao, branded CG, aged 36 years, height of about 5 feet 6 inches, having knock-knees, his legs affected & marked by old ulcers; & another Negro named Alexis, Creole of Abacou, aged 22 years & of small stature. These three slaves departed as maroons on the night of the 5th to 6th of this month, in company with two Negroes of M. Joseph Delafresseliere, one named Guillaume, in a canoe which they found at the landing of M. Culon de Clerfond, planter at Abacou: it is presumed that they went toward the lower coast. Those who have knowledge of them are asked to give notice to M. des Rouaudieres, planter at Fond: there will be a reward.
1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Pierre, nation Nago, étampé sur un sein BATAILLE DE CHAVANCÉ, & sur l'autre F. LOMBARD, & au-dessous PP. taille de 5 pieds 3 pouces, maigre, ayant des marques de son pays sur le corps, est parti maron depuis environ quatre mois, avec un panier de pain. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Lombard, boulanger au Port-au-Prince, à qui il appartient.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Pierre, Nago nation, branded on one breast BATAILLE DE CHAVANCÉ, & on the other F. LOMBARD, & below PP, height of 5 feet 3 inches, thin, having marks of his country on his body, departed as a maroon about four months ago, with a basket of bread. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to M. Lombard, baker at Port-au-Prince, to whom he belongs.
1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Une Négresse nouvelle, nommée Vénus, nation Mondongue, étampée ILF, âgée d'environ 40 ans, ayant plusieurs marques de son pays sur le visage, est maronne du 12 de ce mois. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis au bureau de la poste de Léogane, ou au sieur J. F. Lefevre, habitant au Fond-de-Boudin, à qui elle appartient.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A new Negress named Vénus, of Mondongue nation, branded ILF, aged about 40 years, having several marks of her country on her face, has been a maroon since the 12th of this month. Those who have knowledge of her are asked to give notice to the post office bureau of Léogane, or to the sieur J. F. Lefevre, planter at Fond-de-Boudin, to whom she belongs.
1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Chat, Créole de la Jamaïque, étampé sur le sein droit F. LAMARE, & au-dessous PP, taille d'environ 4 pieds 10 pouces, ayant une marque d'un coup de manchette à la jambe gauche, est parti maron le 21 de ce mois. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis au sieur Antoine Vincent, marchand au Port-au-Prince.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Chat, Creole of Jamaica, branded on the right breast F. LAMARE, & below PP, height of about 4 feet 10 inches, having a mark from a blow of a stick on the left leg, departed as a maroon on the 21st of this month. Those who have knowledge of him are asked to give notice to the sieur Antoine Vincent, merchant at Port-au-Prince.
1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Congo, nation Mondongue, étampé LOMBARD & de deux autres étampes renversées & illisibles, âgé d'environ 25 ans, ayant les dents très-pointues, est parti maron aux Baradaires depuis un mois, dans un canot qu'il a enlevé du bateau de M. Duplessis. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis à Mrs Mesplès freres, négocians au Port-au-Prince.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Congo, Mondongue nation, branded LOMBARD and with two other reversed and illegible brands, approximately 25 years old, with very sharp teeth, has been maroon at the Baradaires for one month, in a canoe which he stole from the boat of M. Duplessis. Those who have any knowledge of him are asked to give notice to Messrs Mesplès brothers, merchants at Port-au-Prince.
1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Théodore, Congo, étampé P. BOVIÉ, âgé de 50 ans ; & Junon, nation Nago, étampée J. ROBERT, au-dessous A. PP., âgée de 27 ans, ayant le sein gauche fort gros, sont partis marons, le Negre depuis 6 semaines, & la Négresse depuis le 16 de ce mois. Ceux qui les rencontreront sont priés d'en donner avis au sieur Robert, boulanger au Morne-à-Tuf, au Port-au-Prince.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Théodore, Congo, branded P. BOVIÉ, 50 years old; and Junon, Nago nation, branded J. ROBERT, below A. PP., 27 years old, with her left breast very enlarged, have both run away as maroons, the man for 6 weeks, and the woman since the 16th of this month. Those who encounter them are asked to give notice to sieur Robert, baker at Morne-à-Tuf, Port-au-Prince.
1777
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Négresses, Congo, l'une nommée Agnès & l'autre Zabeth, âgées d'environ 15 ans, maronnes depuis quelques temps, lesquelles sont dépendantes de la succession de la dlle Massoteau, décédé en cette ville. Ceux qui en auront connoissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Jean Drouin, habitant aux Gonaïves, exécuteur testamentaire de la feue dlle Massoteau ; à S. Marc, à M. Rodrigue, avocat en parlement, directeur de la poste; & au Port-au-Prince, à M.Jochaud de la Verdiere, avocat en parlement, secrétaire de l'intendance : il y aura récompense.
1777-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Two women, Congo, one named Agnès and the other Zabeth, approximately 15 years old, maroons for some time, who are dependent on the estate of the late mademoiselle Massoteau, deceased in this city. Those who have any knowledge of them are asked to give notice to M. Jean Drouin, resident at Gonaïves, executor of the will of the late mademoiselle Massoteau; at S. Marc, to M. Rodrigue, lawyer in parliament, director of the post; and at Port-au-Prince, to M. Jochaud de la Verdiere, lawyer in parliament, secretary of the intendancy: there will be a reward.
1783
DECREE of the Conseil of Port-au-Prince, which declares null Clauses inserted in a Deed of gift relating to the emancipation of 27 enslaved people and to the use of a sum of 75,000 livres
LOUIS, etc. Having seen, etc. Between the sieur François Sire, etc.; And the dame Metiser, etc.; the production made at the Greffe of our Conseil by Faure, Lawyer of the…
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1784
DECREE of the Conseil du Cap against nègre Assassins
SEEN by the Court the criminal procedure, extraordinarily made and conducted by the Lieutenant-Général of the Amirauté of the Cap, at the request of the Substitut of the Procureur-Général du…
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1786
1786-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
3 Tam, Anglais, étampé MDV, taille de 5 pieds 2 pouces, marqué de petite-vérole, mince de corps & de jambes, marron depuis environ 4 mois ; ce Nègre est Charpentier & Maçon, & est porteur d’outils propres à ces deux métiers, se disant libre. En donner avis à M. Charier, Négociant en cette ville, ou à M. Lecesne, Gérant de l’habitation de Mrs les Comtes de Vaudreuil & de Duras ; il y aura récompense.
1786-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Tam, an Englishman, branded MDV, height of 5 feet 2 inches, marked with smallpox, thin of body and legs, maroon for approximately 4 months; this Negro is a Carpenter and Mason, and is carrying tools suited to these two trades, claiming to be free. Give notice to M. Charier, Merchant in this city, or to M. Lecesne, Manager of the habitation of the Messrs. Counts of Vaudreuil & Duras; there will be a reward.
1786
1786-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Lapréjean, Congo, étampé LAMARDELLE, âgé de 23 ans, taille de 5 pieds 1 pouce, bien corpulé, figure ronde, ayant de petites marques de son pays sur le visage, & un malingre à une jambe, marron du 11 de ce mois. En donner avis au Sieur Coutaud, Perruquier, en cette ville.
1786-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Lapréjean, Congo, branded LAMARDELLE, 23 years old, height of 5 feet 1 inch, well-built, round face, having small marks of his country on his face, and a limp in one leg, maroon from the 11th of this month. Give notice to Sieur Coutaud, Barber, in this city.
1789
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Deux Négresses & un Nègre faits au pays, étampés sur le sein droit C. CHAILOU; partis marrons de Saint-Marc, le 10 du courant. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés de les faire arrêter & d'en donner avis à M. Drouin, résidant audit lieu.
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Two Negresses & one Negro born in the country, branded on the right breast C. CHAILOU; fled as maroons from Saint-Marc on the 10th of this month. Those who have any knowledge of them are requested to have them arrested & to give notice to M. Drouin, residing in said place.
1789
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Rampour, Mondongue, âgé de 35 ans : Abraham & Midi, Congos, âgés de 26 à 30 ans : Barraquette, Mondongue, âgé de 28 ans : Pyrame, Mina, âgé de 26 ans : Alexandre, Victor, Hipolite, Agenor & Luron, de nation Ibo, âgé de 22, 26, 27 & 28 ans : Nicolas, Théodore & Emeron, de nation Congo, âgés de 20 & 25 ans : la Garde, Bambara, âgé de 17 ans : Télémaque, Congo, âgé de 22 ans : Pantin, Mondongue, âgé de 47 ans : Printemps, de nation Congo, âgée de 36 ans : Agathe, sénégalaise, âgée de 27 ans : Catherine, Congo, âgée de 28 ans : Henriette & Thisbé, de nation Mina, âgées de 24 & 27 ans : la Poussiniere, créole, âgée de 17 ans; ils sont tous étampés DUQUESNÉ, & sont partis marrons le 7 du courant de l'habitation de M. Lemercier Duquesné au Borgne.
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Rampour, Mondongue, aged 35 years: Abraham & Midi, Congos, aged 26 to 30 years: Barraquette, Mondongue, aged 28 years: Pyrame, Mina, aged 26 years: Alexandre, Victor, Hipolite, Agenor & Luron, of the Ibo nation, aged 22, 26, 27 & 28 years: Nicolas, Théodore & Emeron, of the Congo nation, aged 20 & 25 years: la Garde, Bambara, aged 17 years: Télémaque, Congo, aged 22 years: Pantin, Mondongue, aged 47 years: Printemps, of the Congo nation, aged 36 years: Agathe, Senegalese, aged 27 years: Catherine, Congo, aged 28 years: Henriette & Thisbé, of the Mina nation, aged 24 & 27 years: la Poussiniere, creole, aged 17 years; they are all branded DUQUESNÉ, & fled as maroons on the 7th of this month from the plantation of M. Lemercier Duquesné at Borgne.
1789
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un Nègre Confiseur, étampé M. H. rouge de peau, taille de 5 pieds, ayant les jambes cambrées, se disant quelquefois libre; parti marron depuis environ trois mois. En donner avis à M. Bosquet, Prévôt Particulier, à Léogane.
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro Confectioner, branded M. H., reddish-skinned, height of 5 feet, having bowed legs, sometimes claiming to be free; fled as maroon approximately three months ago. Give notice to M. Bosquet, Particular Provost, at Léogane.
1789
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Reine, de nation Kiamba, agée d'environ 32 ans, de la taille de 5 pieds 3 pouces, étampée PASSEVEAU, ayant des marques de son pays sur le visage, maigre, la peau noire, les yeux beaux & les dents belles, est partie marrone le 29 septembre dernier; elle est élégante & se dit libre; elle est soutirée en cette ville par des Nègres; elle a aussi des allures à la Marmelade, au Borgne, à la Grande-Rivière, au Trou, du côté de l'Alcul à Conit, à Limonade & a la Petite-Anse : en donner des nouvelles à M. Adoue, à qui elle appartient, ou a M. Lagleise, négociant, à la Fossette, ou à Mrs Haget & Birat, négociants, rue Penthièvre. Il y aura trois portugaises de récompense.
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Reine, of the Kiamba nation, aged approximately 32 years, height of 5 feet 3 inches, branded PASSEVEAU, having marks of her country on her face, thin, dark-skinned, beautiful eyes & beautiful teeth, fled as a maroon on September 29 last; she is elegant & claims to be free; she is harbored in this city by Negroes; she also frequents Marmelade, Borgne, Grande-Rivière, Trou, the Alcul side to Conit, Limonade & Petite-Anse: give news to M. Adoue, to whom she belongs, or to M. Lagleise, merchant, at Fossette, or to Messrs Haget & Birat, merchants, rue Penthièvre. There will be three Portuguese coins as reward.
1789
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Charles, Mondongue, étampé sur le sein droit [DEMARLE], âgé d'environ 28 ans, taille de 5 pieds quelques pouces, depuis quinze mois dans le pays. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. Demarle ainé, ou à M. Ferret, à Léogane.
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Charles, Mondongue, branded on the right breast [DEMARLE], aged approximately 28 years, height of 5 feet some inches, in the country for fifteen months. Those who have any knowledge of him are requested to give notice to M. Demarle the elder, or to M. Ferret, at Léogane.
1789
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Il est parti marron le 6 du courant, de l'habitation de madame veuve Mourlan, habitante au Piment, quartier du Borgne, Bernard, créole, étampé MOURLAN : en donner avis à ladite Dame, ou à Mrs Genty-Lavaud & compagnie, négociants au Cap.
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
He ran away maroon on the 6th of this month, from the plantation of Madame Widow Mourlan, resident at Piment, district of Borgne, Bernard, Creole, branded MOURLAN: notice of this should be given to the said Lady, or to Messrs Genty-Lavaud & Company, merchants at the Cape.
1789
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Lundi, Mozambique, étampé sur le sein droit TROTTIER, taille de 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, ayant une marque de son pays sur le front; parti marron depuis le 18 de ce mois. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à Mrs Trottier [&] Michateau.
1789-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Monday, Mozambique, branded on the right breast TROTTIER, height of 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, bearing a mark of his country on the forehead; ran away maroon since the 18th of this month. Those who have knowledge of him are requested to give notice to Messrs Trottier & Michateau.
1790
Grande Rivière (Cul-de-Sac). Birthplace of Chavannes; Ogé’s men disarm its whites.
There was not a moment to lose. The men of color, 250 in number, took up arms, disarmed the whites of the Grande-Rivière (28 October 1790), put Vincent Ogé at…
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1790
1790-Oct.-28: Vincent Ogé, a free man of color, led a brief but significant armed uprising in Saint-Domingue to demand political rights for his class.
1790-Oct.-28: Vincent Ogé, a free man of color, led a brief but significant armed uprising in Saint-Domingue to demand political rights for his class. His revolt was focused on the…
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1790
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Dariées, de nation Poulard, taille de 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, depuis un an dans la colonie, étampé B. DEBRIEUX, au-dessous A ACQUIN, parti marron depuis environ un mois; en donner avis à M. Rabin de Brieux, arpenteur à Acquin.
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Dariées, of Poulard nation, height 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, in the colony for one year, branded B. DEBRIEUX, below A ACQUIN, maroon for approximately one month; those with information are asked to notify M. Rabin de Brieux, surveyor at Acquin.
1790
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Alcindor, Mandingue, sans étampe, âgé de 22 à 24 ans, taille de 5 pieds 4 pouces, rouge de peau, ayant une assez jolie chevelure, bien fait, les pieds larges. Ceux qui en auront connaissance sont priés d'en donner avis à M. E. Lourde Martignac, aux Cayes; il y aura récompense.
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Alcindor, Mandingue, unbranded, aged 22 to 24 years, height 5 feet 4 inches, reddish-skinned, with fairly nice hair, well-built, with broad feet. Those who have any information are asked to notify M. E. Lourde Martignac, at the Cayes; there will be a reward.
1790
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Mondéfir, Congo, sans étampe, âgé de [18] ans, taille de 5 pieds 1 à 2 pouces, rouge de peau, parti marron le 22 décembre 1789 : cedit nègre appartenait ci-devant au nommé Chales Harang, mulâtre libre, maquignon en cette ville. Le sieur Gélibert, actuellement propriétaire dudit nègre, promet 132 livres de gratification à celui qui le lui amènera au domicile de Mrs Robert & Laborde, négociant en cette ville.
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Mondéfir, Congo, unbranded, aged 18 years, height 5 feet 1 to 2 inches, reddish-skinned, maroon since December 22, 1789; said enslaved man formerly belonged to one Charles Harang, free mulatto, horse trader in this city. Sieur Gélibert, current owner of said enslaved man, promises 132 livres reward to whoever brings him to the residence of Messrs. Robert & Laborde, merchants in this city.
1790
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre, Congo, étampé sur le sein gauche, MILAN, âgé de 20 à 21 ans, taille de 4 pieds 10 à 12 pouces, parti marron en juin dernier. En donner avis au Sieur Millan, entrepreneur à la petite rivière de l'Artibonite.
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A negro, Congo, branded on the left breast, MILAN, aged 20 to 21 years, height 4 feet 10 to 12 inches, maroon since last June. Those with information are asked to notify Sieur Millan, contractor at the little river of the Artibonite.
1790
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre, Congo, étampé sur le sein droit LTFV, les trois premières lettres entrelacées, parti marron le 10 octobre, de l'habitation des héritiers Moquet, au Trou-d'eau. En donner avis à M. Lassalle, Thierry & compagnie, négocians au Port-au-Prince.
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A negro, Congo, branded on the right breast LTFV, the three first letters interlaced, maroon since October 10, from the plantation of the heirs Moquet, at Trou-d'eau. Those with information are asked to notify M. Lassalle, Thierry & company, merchants at Port-au-Prince.
1790
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Labranche, étampé sur le sein droit [M. AZOR], au-dessous [P.PC], âgé de 16 ans, parti marron depuis trois semaines. En donner avis à Manon Cherest, à qui il appartient; il y aura récompense pour qui le ramènera.
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Labranche, branded on the right breast [M. AZOR], below [P.PC], aged 16 years, departed as a maroon three weeks ago. Anyone with information should contact Manon Cherest, to whom he belongs; there will be a reward for whoever brings him back.
1790
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
Un nègre, sans étampe, âgé d'environ 50 ans, taille de 5 pieds 3 à 4 pouces, ayant la barbe grise, le regard sournois[,] une dent de moins sur le devant, la démarche lente, ne répondant aux questions qu'on lui fait qu'après de mûres réflexions, parti marron dans la nuit du 16 au 17 de ce mois, de l'habitation de M. Préval, à l'Artibonite, qui donnera 10 portugaises de récompense à celui qui le lui ramènera, ou le fera conduire à une geole publique.
1790-10-28 · Saint-Domingue
A Negro, without brand, aged about 50 years, height of 5 feet 3 to 4 inches, with gray beard, sly expression, missing one front tooth, slow gait, answering questions put to him only after much reflection, departed as a maroon during the night of the 16th to 17th of this month, from the plantation of M. Préval, in the Artibonite, who will give 10 Portuguese gold coins reward to whoever brings him back, or has him taken to a public jail.
1791
A secret committee at Port-au-Prince voted, on Leremboure’s proposal and with the assent of Bauvais, Lambert and Pinchinat against Rigaud, Daguin and Pétion…
A secret committee at Port-au-Prince voted, on Leremboure's proposal and with the assent of Bauvais, Lambert and Pinchinat against Rigaud, Daguin and Pétion, to deport the suisses to the coast…
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1795
Toussaint Louverture, at La Petite-Rivière, sent Laveaux copies of his letter urging Jean François to submit to France and of the reply…
Toussaint Louverture, at La Petite-Rivière, sent Laveaux copies of his letter urging Jean François to submit to France and of the reply, while Laveaux asked Casa Calvo to hand over…
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1798
The municipality of Le Cap addressed the other municipal administrations of the colony on the events of Fort-Liberté and Le Cap
The municipality of Le Cap addressed the other municipal administrations of the colony on the events of Fort-Liberté and Le Cap.
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1801
Toussaint Louverture considered Moïse a state prisoner (6 brumaire, year 10)
Toussaint Louverture considered Moïse a state prisoner (6 brumaire, year 10).
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1802
Insurgents assail the Cap again
On the following 28 October the Cap was again assailed by the insurgent indigènes. General Leclerc, on his deathbed, sent the order to General Clausel to occupy only the enclosure…
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1802
Natives attack the French at Haut du Cap
In the night of 14 to 15 October 1802, Pétion took up arms against the French at the Haut-du-Cap with the 10th and 13th colonial regiments to cooperate in the…
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1802
Fort Bélair, Fort Bréda. French troops gathered around it
At the same time Generals Clervaux, Christophe and Pétion, who had withdrawn to Morne-Rouge, learning that the captain-general was gravely ill and that Le Cap was in consternation, resolved to…
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1877
The victims of Saltrou are buried at Port-au-Prince
On 15 March 1876, Boisrond-Canal and some thirty political friends exiled at Kingston went to land at Saltrou to attack the government of President Domingue. Hilaire Rabel, commandant of the…
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1885
Law grants foreign ships the right of echelle at Port-à-Piment
Port-à-Piment is a central point which, besides the importance of its commerce, enjoys a port of easy access. For these reasons the Legislative Body passed a law on 28 October…
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1885
Law grants foreign ships the right of call at Port-à-Piment
Port à Piment is the most important town of the arrondissement. It lies about 2 lieues from the Coteaux, on the road leading to Tiburon. It is a central point…
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1994
Bernard Séjourné of the École de la Beauté dies
Bernard Séjourné died on 28 October 1994. Born in Port-au-Prince in 1947, he was the leading figure of the School of Beauty, which made women emblems of elegance and grace.…
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2017
Poet and novelist Josaphat-Robert Large dies in New York
Josaphat-Robert Large died in New York City on 28 October 2017, aged seventy-four. Born at Jérémie on 15 November 1942, he wrote poetry, fiction and art criticism in French and…
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