Story of Nancy Daniels

Story of Nancy Daniels

Story of Nancy Daniels

1■ Origins and Childhood** :

• Nancy Daniels was born between 1751 and 1755 in West Africa, probably in present-day Nigeria, and is said to be of Igbo ethnicity.
• Her real name is unknown. She was brought to Barbados in her teens or as a young woman, after surviving the Middle Passage crossing and being sold into sl-very.

2.■ Life in Slavery** :

• Nancy lived in Bridgetown, Synagogue Lane, and worked for the Daniels family as a housekeeper.
• She survived several devastating events, including the Bridgetown Fire of 1766, the destructive Hurricane of 1780, and the Bussa Rebellion of 1816.

3.■ Emancipation and Life After Sl@very**:

• After the emancipation, Nancy continued to work for the Daniels family as a maid.
• She experienced periods of empowerment and learning, which marked the transition from slavery to freedom for many Afro-Barbadians.

4■ Historical Photography**:

• The photo of Nancy Daniels is one of the oldest known photographs of a Bajan (Barbadian). She was taken in the 1850s, either in a studio in Bridgetown by the photographer Campion, or in the house where she worked.
• At the time of the photo, Nancy was already very old, having survived many hardships throughout her life.

5■ Longevity and De@th**:

• Nancy Daniels died on September 24, 1871. Her official age at the time of her death was 116 years old, but oral sources from the family estimate she was 120 years old.
• She is recognized as one of the oldest people to have lived in Barbados, reaching the status of a super centenarian.

6■ Historical Context:

• Barbados has a rich and complex history, marked by sl@very, colonization and struggles for freedom and equality.
  Events such as the Bridgetown Fire, the 1780 Hurricane and the Bussa Uprising had a profound impact on the lives of the inhabitants, especially sl@ves and their descendants.

7■ Legacy and Memory:

• Nancy Daniels is a symbol of resilience and survival in the face of extremely difficult circumstances.
• Her history, though little documented, offers a valuable insight into the life of sl@ves and former sl@ves in Barbados in the 18th and 19th centuries.. 💪..
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