Betsey Stockton served in Hawaii, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Canada

Born into slavery in 1798, Betsey Stockton was an African-American educator and missionary. Betsey was a servant to Robert Stockton, president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), and was formally freed in 1817. She remained in the service of the family as paid household help and was able to take advantage of … Continue reading Betsey Stockton served in Hawaii, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Canada