Line Pearce
MSA SC 5496-51189
War of 1812 Refugee, Queen Anne's County, Maryland

Biography:

Lina Pearce was an enslaved woman who was owned by Charles D. Barrow. Lina was the wife of an enslaved man Lem Pearce who was owned by Jonathan Harrison.

In 1814. Lina and her child, were carried away by British forces from the property of Charles D. Barrow. Lina and her child were taken on board the fleet under the command of Sir John Borlase Warren.

 
 
 

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