He said that he had married her, which he never said of his three other commonlaw wives. Florida historical society charlton tebeau award in this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsleys remarkable life story, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a princess from the royal family of jolof in. Schafer is dan schafer, a university of north florida historian and author of the 2003 biography anna madgigine jai kingsley. Anna madgigine jai kingsley born anta madjiguene ndiaye was a west african from. Anna madgigine jai was captured in her native country of senegal in 1806 when she was about years old. Anna kingsley, former slave, abolitionist, plantation. Plantation slaveowner, is the riveting story of anna madgigine jai. She had been born anna madgigine jai in 1793 in present day senegal. In this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsleys remarkable life story, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a. Anna kingsley, a woman of strength and determination overcame many odds not expected of an african american slave. The property was located across the river from her husbands plantation, laurel grove, south of todays jacksonville. Anna kingsley biography bussiness people and enterpreneurs. I think it needs to be in the history books, especially for. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner, revised and expanded edition in 1806, at the public market in rufisque, a coastal fishing village in senegal, west africa, a thirteenyearold girl named anta madjiguene ndiaye was sold as a slave to merchants from nearby goree.
In 1806, at the public market in rufisque, a coastal fishing village in senegal, west africa, a thirteenyearold girl named anta madjiguene ndiaye was sold as a slave to merchants from nearby goree island. Anna kingsley s life story adds a dramatic chapter to histories of the south, the state of florida, and the african diaspora. Nov 03, 2019 she had been born anna madgigine jai in 1793 in present day senegal. Find anna madgigine jai kingsley by schafer, daniel l at biblio. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Florida historical society charlton tebeau award in this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsleys remarkable life story. Undoubtedly the best documented record of a slave born. Unrestrained florida landscapes surround the large, white plantation home on fort george island, now called the princess house. Mouser, editor, a slaving voyage to africa and jamaica. Both an american slave and a slave owner and possibly an african princess anna was a teenager when she was captured in her homeland of senegal in 1806 and sold into slavery. Her father fought to be ruler in a dynastic clash, but lost.
In this revised and expanded edition of anna madgigine jai kingsley. Michael card wrote this as a communications student from the university of north florida. Florida historical society charlton tebeau award in this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsley s remarkable life story. The two sailed back to one of kingsleys plantations, laurel grove, located near modern day orange park, a few months later. Florida historical society charlton tebeau award in this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsleys remarkable life story, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a princess from the royal family of jolof in senegal.
Born anna madgigine jai in senegal, she was captured in her native country in 1806 when she was years old. Echoes of past voices in celebration, in labour, and in daily life resound through the hollow rooms, the large covered porch, and the plantation grounds. She married a slave owner, owned land, and was once a slave herself. Daniel schafer discuss the life of slave and slave owner anna kingsley. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a princess from the royal family of jolof in senegal. An absorbing account of anna madgigine jai kingsley, an african woman who was enslaved, forcibly transported to florida, held in bondage, freed, and married to her white master.
Florida scholarship online requires a subscription or purchase to access the full text of books within. Lengle recalls stories of a family friend, an african princess in northeast florida who was the wife of a merchant. His first wife, anna madgigine jai kingsley, was years old when kingsley purchased her in havana. Anta majigeen ndiaye or anna madgigine jai kingsley was not always the free senegalese woman who eventually became a plantation and slave owner. In this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsleys remarkable life story, daniel schafer. She became the wife of a plantation owner, and then a planter and slaveholder in her own right as a free black in early 19thcentury florida she was born in 1793 as a princess of the wolof people. While overseers ran his florida plantation, kingsley purchased more ships, hired captains, and expanded his commerce. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner, revised and expanded edition. Anna kingsleys life story adds a dramatic chapter to histories of the south, the state of florida, and the african diaspora. Corner with slight wear, else a new and unread book. She was well known in a free black community she helped establish. Though there is precious little written about her in the history books, her true life story is one of great magnitude, interest and inspiration.
The title of this book is anna madgigine jai kingsley and it was written by daniel l. She was taken during a raid on jolof to goree island off the coast of senegal, transported to havana, and purchased by zephaniah kingsley of spanish east florida. Anna madgigine jai kingsley l schafer daniel download. Captured from her homeland in 1806, she became first an american slave, later a slaveowner, and. This date in 1793 celebrates the birth of anna kingsley. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner ebook. Read anna madgigine jai kingsley african princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner by daniel l. From the book jacket of anna madgigine jai kingsley. She was sold to zephaniah kingsley, a slave trader and a maritime merchant, and worked on his plantation in northeast florida.
Augustine historical society, and madeleine lengles summer of the greatgrandmother. Florida historical society charlton tebeau award in this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsley s remarkable life story, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a princess from the royal family of jolof in senegal. Anna madgigine jai kingsley florida online journals. Hopefully one day it will get out there, and the world will know who anna madgigine jai kingsley is. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner by schafer, daniel l university press of florida. The remnants of the slave cabins and the big house and the pier and barn. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner by schafer. Jun 25, 2014 daniel schafer discuss the life of slave and slave owner anna kingsley. Lengles greatgranddaughter, childrens author madeleine lengle, wrote of her stories in a book entitled the summer of the greatgrandmother. Anna kingsley, former slave, abolitionist, plantation owner.
Schafer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Schafer does a wonderful job of presenting anna madgigine jai kingsleys life in his book, ann madgigine jai kingsley. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner schafer. The book really came alive for me after seeing the kingsley plantation, and how she lived. Anna madgigine jai kingsley born anta madjiguene ndiaye 18 june 1793 april or may 1870 was a west african from presentday senegal who was enslaved and sold in cuba.
A few places to check on the heritage of anna madgigine jai kingsley are the booklet anna kinglsey, published by the st. Anna madgigine jai kingsley university press of florida. Apr 02, 2018 in this revised and expanded edition of anna madgigine jai kingsley. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner 9780826169 by schafer, daniel l. Florida historical society charlton tebeau award in this revised and expanded edition of anna.
He emancipated anna jai when she turned 18, and trusted her with running his plantation when he was away on business. Florida historical society charlton tebeau award in this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsleys remarkable life. This chapter discusses kingsleys shipboard sale of 240 slaves from east africa at charleston, his return to charlotte amalie where the transit trade in slaves was still permitted although importation into a colony of denmark was prohibited. It was published by university press of florida and has a total of 192 pages in the book. This is an audio summary of anna madgigine jai kingsley. Feb 11, 20 from the book jacket of anna madgigine jai kingsley.
African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner schafer, daniel l. A lost princess remembered in senegal the florida bookshelf. At 18 years old, her owner zephaniah kingsley, one of the most powerful men in florida freed the 18 yearold woman mother of his 3 children and married her. She became the wife of a plantation owner, and then a planter and slaveholder in her own right as a free black in early 19thcentury florida. In this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsley s remarkable life story, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a captured from her homeland in 1806, she became first an american slave, later a slaveowner, and eventually a central figure in a free black community. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner. Working from surprisingly extensive records, including information and photographs from extendedfamily members and descendants, daniel shafer reconstructs and documents one slaves remarkable story. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner, is the riveting story of anna madgigine jai kingsleys life, an african princess captured and sold into slavery, and the history of slavery in florida under both spanish and american rule.
When they arrived, zephaniah allowed anna to stay with him in his house instead of the slave quarters and took her to be his wife, changing her name to anna madgigine jai kingsley. She was a african plantation owner, abolitionist, and former slave in america. No intimate letters, diaries, or other personal reflections on her life are known to exist. Anna and zephaniah kingsley celebrating our history. Anna kingsley is a producer and director, known for the dance years 2001, globe trekker 1994 and the kit 2000. Undoubtedly the best documented record of a slave born in africa,who married her owner in east florida, operated a plantation after her husbands death, and ruled as matriarch over an extended family until the civil war. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner, and thunder on the river. A free woman, anna kingsley petitioned the spanish government for land, and land grant records show that in 18 she was granted title to five acres on the st.
Born in 1793 in west africa, her inner strength and ability of unbound propo. In this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsleys remarkable life story, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a princess from the royal family of jolof in senegal. Senegal anna madgigine jai was captured in her native country of senegal in 1806 when she was about years old. African princess, florida slave, plantation slaveowner by daniel l. Schafer has reconstructed anna madgigine jai kingsleys story in a remarkable way. I went to jacksonville, florida recently and visited the kingsley plantation in order to see for myself the place where this former african woman, anna madgigine jal kingsley lived. In this revised and expanded edition of anna kingsley s remarkable life story, daniel schafer draws on new discoveries to prove true the longstanding rumors that anna madgigine jai was originally a princess from the royal family of jolof in senegal. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Plantation slaveowner, is the riveting story of anna madgigine jai kingsleys life, an.
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