Cato

Era:1700s
State:New York
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Biography

Cato was enslaved by John Shurmur and was imprisoned on an allegation of conspiracy during the New York prosecutions of 1741–1742. The prosecution ended in Cato’s execution.

Cato was enslaved by John Shurmur and was imprisoned on an allegation of conspiracy during the New York prosecutions of 1741–1742. The prosecution ended in Cato’s execution.

Case

Charges: Alleged conspiracy in the New York 1741–1742 prosecutions
Sentence: Executed following the conspiracy prosecution.

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