Hendley Hall
MSA SC 5496-51199
War of 1812 Refugee, Charles County, Maryland

Biography:

Hendley Hall was an enslaved man who was owned by Violetta Hungerford of Charles County. His wife, whose name is unknown was enslaved at another farm by Thomas Tubman.

In August 1814, Hendley Hall escaped from Violetta Hungerford to British ships in the Potomac River. At this time the United States was at war with Great Britain. Hendley Hall was one of many slaves that escaped to British ships. The wife of Hendley also fled from her owner, Thomas Tubman. Hendly boarded the British squadron under the command of Captain Gordon while they were ascending the Potomac River on the way to Alexandria, Virginia.

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