8. Eventually returned to Lima and was arrested but died before sentenced Beatriz de Padilla Female, Mulatta, Born in Lagos, Spain from 1620-1650 she had been born into slavery but but freed byher first owner She was a Morisca woman who was accused of murdering someone and seducing men with magic. Part of the Historical development of mexican society by birthing children of white men. Had been questioned about how she was able to charm important men where she replied the only charm used is the one she carried between her legs.
9. Squanto Male, Lived in Southern New England around the Late 16th century died 1622 He was the last of the Patuxets, Survived the epidemic and spoke Algonquian and English Captured as a slave for trade and sent to Spain, made his way back to England leading an Expedition back home Brought about the union of the European colonies and the American land. Was backbone to good relations of different peoples and the cultivation of food Opechancanough Male, Lived in Tide water, Virginia, West Point Though Uncertain of birth though Died in 1646 decrepit not able to walk and could not see. Was ruler of the Pamunkey Tribe which ruled as single largest tribe in the Powhatan's domain Trained from a boy to be the leader in war & peace The last of the true powhatans & his death ended a talented career of leadership spanning four decades
10. Jacob Young Male, Dutch lived in New Netherlands after arriving in America Mid 17th century Mercenary on arrival became employed by the English as Indian Interpreter and trader Did very well for himself that others invested in his services Indians and English colonials alike. He faced charges for high treason that had his life on the line but freed from life imprisonment after a year with conditions Red Shoes Male, Shulush Homa of Couechitto or Red Shoes was born early 18 th century Died June 23, 1747 Born into the Choctaw tribe as a warrior Villages and settlements ranging over a thousand people organized at various times into three or more districts in what is now east central Mississippi He lived in the Couechitto capital of the nation and home of the great chief He used the English and the French for trade without succumbing to their rule. His death helped spark the civil war
11. Joseph Rachel & Rachael Pringle-Polgreen Jospeh Rachel Male, Lived in Barbados, Spain between 1716-1766 Rachael Pringle-Polgreen Female, Lived in Barbados also and born around 1753 Both were slaves set free. He was set free at age 10 She was a slave of her father though worked together running a shop. He was a successful shop keeper who was fair to blacks and whites She also was successful at keeping a tavern and Hotel, also owned 19 slaves and earliest colored person and woman to do so Male. lived in what is now Nigeria settled in Wilmington, North Carolina At 22 was a member of the Yoruba Tribe Was kidnapped in 1760, by African slave traders. French Louisiana Master sold him to an English man that gave him his name Sold again in 1770 to William Campbell, Scotsman settled on Cape Fear River In 1776, escaped during American Revolution He was made representative of the African Americans. Created a colony for relocating ex-slaves Thomas Peters