Family Quote by Andrew Himes
““On the day of their arrival on Hazel Hill my family’s history and fortunes—and my own heritage—were first indissolubly linked with the enslavement of human beings. There Dangerfield bought his first slaves and began building a hemp plantation, the foundation of the family’s wealth and success. Just a few years later, in 1827, he died a prominent citizen and prosperous landowner, leaving his second wife Nancy and 11 growing children.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Slavery Legacy, 2012
Family wealth originated from enslaved labor, linking personal heritage to historic injustice.
In simple terms: Wealth tied to slavery.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and address ancestral injustices.
Themes
history
inheritance
justice
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
historical
reflective
When to use this quote
- genealogy research
- public history
- reparations discussions
Key Concepts
slavery
economic foundations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this knowledge shape your identity?
- What steps can be taken toward restitution?
A Different Perspective
Confronting painful past can be emotionally challenging.
