The Gist Settlement Narrative
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Uploaded by lesleynutube on Jun 2, 2008
To learn more read EBook Free, THE GIST OF FREEDOM IS FAITH @ Google books! www.TheGistofFreedom The Gist Settlements, Samuel Gist, a wealthy Englishman, made his fortune in America. He started out as an indenturedhttp://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit2?video_id=IIoADVtbWlE&ns=1# servant. Mr. Gist established the Gist Settlements in 1810 near Ripley Ohio. The catalyst for his action was a desire to free slaves from his estranged daughter, Mary Anderson, an heiress and wealthy Virginia planter. The legal war culminated when Mr. Gist threatened, in his will, to bequeath Mary a mere shilling if she did not honor his wishes and emancipate her slaves. In addition to emancipation, Gist stipulated that settlements include churches and schools. He ordered that each slave be given a plot of land. His will was met with political resistance which prompted Samuel Gist to wage the most publicized legal war against slavery prior to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. In 1804 Gist hired the most learnt dream team of his day, which was led by William Wickham, (known for representing Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton's murderer). Executing Samuel Gist's will, Wickham purchased over 2000 acres of land in Brown and Highland Counties. At the time, this represented the largest recorded transaction dedicated to slave emancipation. The Gist Settlements proved vital in the development and operation of the Underground Railroad. This large haven for free African Americans attracted fugitives seeking temporary asylum on their journey to freedom. This is truly a classic American story; A hollywood classical. Musical selection: Nina Simone
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Thank you so much for posting this video. I'm glad to see a picture of my friend Peggy Mills Warner (descendant of theToler family). I'm thankful this settlement and history was not forgotten,
gypsygenie1 8 months ago
i actually have family at this settlement. i also did a project on this settlement in my high school
walletbook 2 years ago