Abbie M Howard was one of two daughters listed as part of a family of 4 in the 1880 Kennebunk census. She had been listed as "Mulatto" in the 1870 census for Midbridge, Maine.

Abigail Howard (DOB ~1840) was the wife and mother listed as part of a family of 4 in the 1880 Kennebunk census. She had been listed as "Mulatto" in the 1870 census for Midbridge, Maine.

An African-American sailor, certified in Gloucester, MA, in 1849, lists himself as being born in Kennebunk in 1796.

A Native American who was killed by Sergeant Stephen Larrabee.

Alex Martin had an interracial couple, Benjamin Hulse (Black) and Emma J Hulse (White) residing in his household in the 1880 Kennebunkport census.

Alexander Friska, "a Black male, age 17" was residing in the household of Lamuel Jeffrey in Kennebunkport in 1900.

A Native American, described by Bourne as "a man of peace."

Andrew and Pegg had several children who were baptized in Wells. Pegg was enslaved by John and Mary Wheelwright, but it is not clear whether Andrew was as well.

One of five children of Andrew and Pegg who were baptized at the First Church of Wells. John and Mary Wheelwright are presumed to be his enslavers, as they enslaved his mother and possibly his father.

Andrew Brown was one of the several early settlers of Kennebunkport (then named Arundel) who were enslavers.

Arthur Prince, "Negro, male, 41" was listed as residing as a servant with Horace and Edith Pearson in Kennebunkport in 1940.

One of five children of Andrew and Pegg who were baptized at the First Church of Wells. John and Mary Wheelwright are presumed to be his enslavers, as they enslaved his mother and possibly his father.

Benjamin Hulse, "Black," was listed as residing with his wife Emma, "White," in the household of Alex and Elizabeth Martin in Kennebunkport in 1880.

Benjamin Littlefield (1730-1821), "one of the substantial men of the town," purchased Pompey from John Bourne. Subsequently, Pompey stole a sheep in Kittery, and was imprisoned and then sold off to the West Indies.

Bet was a Native American who sought shelter with Tristam Warren in Berwick when she was 8 months pregnant. The responibility for the cost of her care was contested in court by the towns of Berwick and Arundel.

Boston was baptized as an adult and filed a declaration of his intention to marry Florah in Wells.

"Bristol, a Negro" was baptized as an adult in Wells.

Captain Jo was a Native American who lived with about 160 other Native Americans along the Mousam River in what is now Kennebunk.

Carma Lisperie was listed as a "Mulatto servant" residing in the household of Charles and Orlando Perkins in the 1860 Kennebunkport census.

His intention of marriage to Molly Shepperd was recorded in Wells in 1755.

Cato was enslaved by Francis Littlefield, and was convicted of theft in Kittery.

Cato and Fortune were enslaved by Pelatiah Littlefield, Jr. They both drowned.

Cato McIntire purchased 30 acres of land in Wells in 1788.

Caziah West, a woman "45 and over," had a person of color in her household in the 1810 census. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

A "Negro" named Cesar or Ceasor enlisted in the Continental Army.

In 1796, Richard Hill, a black landowner, granted to Chance, a black woman, a road through his land for her to access her home. In the 1800 census, Chance was listed as living with the Ridge Community with a family of 6.

Charles was baptized as an infant in Wells.

Charles C. Perkins had Carma Lisperie, a "Mulatto servant," residing in his household in the 1860 Kennebunkport census.

Charles Howard was the father and head of household of a family of 4 listed in the 1880 Kennebunk census. He had been listed as "Black" in the 1860, 1870 and 1880 censuses. He had been born in Louisiana in ~1830.

Chin Ling was listed in the 1900 Kennebunkport census as Chinese, male, 28, POB China.

Christina Gatsin was one of 7 "Black servants" residing with Edwin and Mary Parsons in 1900.

Dinah was baptized as an adult in Wells in 1754.

Dinah was baptized as an infant in Wells in 1741.

Dinah was enslaved by Joseph Hill, and then by Capt James Littlefield

Dinah was enslaved by Elizabeth Storer

Dorothea Grant had William Holmes, a "Negro houseman," residing in her household in the 1950 Wells census.

Dorothy (Light) Wells (1709-unknown) inherited a "negro servant" Jeff from her husband Nathaniel.

Ebenezer Sawyer (1750-1778) inherited wealth from his father, Joseph Sayer, and enslaved Pomp, who ran away.

Edward Emerson enslaved Peg, who married Salem in 1784 after they had both gained their freedom

In 1900, Edwin Parsons (1864-1901) was residing in Kennebunk with his wife, two children and 7 Black servants.

Eleanor 'Nellie' Wire was a member of a family with deep roots in the Arundel/Kennebunkport area.

Eleazer Clark had "a Negro Man at £40" included in his estate inventory.

In the 1790 Wells census, Elijah Allen was listed as the head of a household that included one unknown person of color.

Eliphalet Perkins had one ""Free Colored Persons - Females of ten and under twenty-four" residing in his household in the 1840 Kennebunkport census.

Elizaeth Goodale (1729-1773) inherited two "Negro servants" from her husband John in 1771. His will also provided that the "servants" would in turn be left to their son Jedediah.

Elizabeth Joseph Nicolar (1847-1924), wife of Joseph Nicolar and mother of Lucy and Florence "was a born leader" and worked hard to strengthen the welfare of the Penobscots people.

Elizabeth Littlefield brought "a servant" to Wells in 1758.

Elizabeth Miles declared her intention to marry Pompe in 1768. As she is not listed as being a "servant," her status is unknown and she may have been a free person.

Elizabeth Gilman (1747-1790) inherited a "Negro girl Phillis" from her sister, Eunice Sayer Gilman.

Elizabeth Storer, possibly the daughter of Col. John Storer, enslaved Dinah who married Sharper who was enslaved by Mary Hill.

Eunice Gilman (?-1775) inherited a "Negro girl Phillis" from her father, Dr. Joseph Sayer, and later, left Phillis to her sister, Elizabeth Sayer Gilman.

Florah and Boston filed a declaration of marriage in Wells in 1754

In her youth, Florence Nicolar (1885-1960) spent her summers with her family along the Kennebunk River making baskets and performing for tourists. Later, she was an activist for Native American rights. With her sister Lucy, she demanded the right to vote for their people, which was granted to the Penobscots by the state of Maine in 1955.

In the 1790 Arundel census, Forest Burnham was listed as the head of a household that included six unknown people of color.

Cato and Fortune were enslaved by Pelatiah Littlefield, Jr. They both drowned.

Francis Littlefield enslaved Cato, who was convicted of theft in Kittery.

Frank Bruset and Phyllis declared their intention of marriage in 1798

Fred Weaver was listed as a farm laborer residing with the family of Herbert and Ada Littlefield in the 1920 Wells census.

Gee Goon is listed in the 1900 Kennebunk census, age 18, occupation laundry

In 1930, George Mitchell was residing in Kennebunk with John Jones, a "Negro chauffeur"

Gideon Walker was one of the several early settlers of Kennebunkport (then named Arundel) who were enslavers.

Granier Devane is listed in the 1900 Kennebunk census as age 50, POB North Carolina, occupation woodcarver

Hannah Simonds was a Native American woman who, in 1742, declared her intention of marriage to Sharper, a "Negro servant to Joseph Hill Esqr."

Harriet Edwards was one of 7 "Black servants" residing with Edwin and Mary Parsons in 1900.

Harvey Fernald was listed in the 1810 census for Arundel (which included today's Kennebunkport)

Henry was listed in the 1800 census for Arundel (which included today's Kennebunkport)

Henry Peabody owned land along Ocean Avenue and the Kennebunk River on which there was an Indian encampment for over 50 years. The land was inherited by his son John S Peabody.

Henry Rolsen was one of 7 "Black servants" residing with Edwin and Mary Parsons in 1900.

Henry Ross had 4 people of color in his household in the 1800 census. They may have been formerly enslaved.

Herbert Littlefield had a "Black hired man/farm laborer," Fred Weaver, residing with him in Wells in 1920.

Hester Wheelwright (1640-~1699) was the wife of Judge Samuel Wheelwright. In his will, he left "one Negro Servant named Titus" to her, but she may have predeceased her husband.

Horace Pearson had a Negro private family servant residing in his household in the 1940 Kennebunkport census.

Dr. Jacob Fisher had a person of color in his household in the 1800 census. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

Jaffrey was baptized as an adult in Wells in 1750.

Capt. James Littlefield (1706-1780) "gained prominence as a soldier of the French and Indian Wars ... [and] was a man of substance." He enslaved at least 4 individuals. When a new meeting house was being built in 1766, it was said that he "ought to be of the first rank for pews on the floor."

James Tyler sold land that he owned in Scarborough "for and in consideration of one Negro man."

Jane Lord had a person of color in her household in the 1810 census. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

Jedediah Goodale (born 1740) inherited two "Negro servants" from his parents John (died 1771) and Elizabeth (died 1773).

Jeff was purchased as a boy in 1718 by Deacon Thomas Wells. He remained enslaved by three or four generations of the Wells family.

Jessie Styles was one of 7 "Black servants" residing with Edwin and Mary Parsons in 1900.

Joe Pinkney was the chef at the Wentworth House for many years.

The ancestor of all the Bourne families of Wells and Kennebunk, John Bourne (1708-1788) was a major shipbuilder and prominent citizen. He enslaved Salem and Pompey. He had sold Pompey to Benjamin Littlefield by 1768.

Captain John Fairfield was one of the several early settlers of Kennebunkport (then named Arundel) who were enslavers. A "Negro girl" was included in his estate inventory, but he died intestate, and his heir is unknown.

John Foster worked for the Colony Inn in Kennebunkport and Florida for at least 40 years.

John Frost had one "Free Colored Persons - Females of ten and under twenty-four" residing with him in 1830.

John Goodale enslaved at least two individuals, and left them in his estate to his wife Elizabeth and then to his son Jedediah.

John Hovey was the second minister in the town and enslaved an individual, as did the first minister, Thomas Prentice.

John Jones was a chauffeur, residing with George W Mitchell in 1930

John Mitchell was a neighbor of the "Ridge Community" in Kennebunk. The nature of his relationship to that community is not fully known.

In 1936, John Peabody removed the last buildings of the Indian encampment that had existed alongside the Kennebunk River for over 50 years. The land had previously belonged to his father, Henry Peabody.

John Staples had 4 people of color in his household in the 1790 census. They may have been formerly enslaved.

Col. John Storer (1694-1768) was a builder and owner of ships and mills, and a prominent citizen. He enslaved a "Negro woman" who was included in his estate and possibly others.

John Hubbard had a "Black servant," William Smith, residing with him in Wells in 1900.

John Wells (1670-1748), gained considerable wealth and enslaved "a Negro man." leaving him in his estate to his son, "John Jun'r."

John Wells ( -1776) was a blacksmith, and inherited "a Negro man" from his father John Wells (1670-1748).

John West had one ""Free Colored Persons - Males of thirty-six and under fifty-four" residing in his household in the 1840 Wells census.

Col. John Wheelwright (~1664-1745) was a prominent citizen and military leader who enslaved various "negro or molatto servants" and left them in his will to his wife Mary.

John Wheelwright had a person of color in his household in the 1790 and 1800 censuses. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

John Wilson was one of 7 "Black servants" residing with Edwin and Mary Parsons in 1900.

Jonathan Stone was one of the several early settlers of Kennebunkport (then named Arundel) who were enslavers.

Joseph Titcomb had a "Black" doctor, Julia Leon, residing with him in Kennebunkport in 1900.

Joseph Heywood was listed as a helper and servant at the estate of Robert and Alice Parsons at Parsons Beach in 1930.

Joseph Hill enslaved at least six individuals, and left them in his estate to his wife Sarah and his son Nathaniel.

Joseph Hobbs was a blacksmith, an energetic businessman, part owner of the iron works near the Mousam Landing, and he obtained several grants of land on or near the Mousam. He was the enslaver of Zelph, and Phillis and her daughter. Phillis' five year old daughter was sold off in Saco.

Joseph Nicolar (1827-1894) was the author of "The Life and Traditions of the Red Man" (1893). "An elder of the Penobscot Nation in Maine and the grandson of the Penobscots' most famous shaman-leader, Old John Neptune, Nicolar brought to his task a wealth of traditional knowledge."

Joseph Ranco (1865-1943) and Louis Francis, both Old Town Penobscot Indians, made birch bark canoes every summer near Government Wharf from the 1880's into the early 20th century.

A physician and then a prominent merchant, Joseph Sayer (1706-1774) enslaved Scipio, Sharper and Philis

Joseph Thomas had a person of color in his household in the 1800 census. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

Joseph Wheelwright, Jr. (1729-1789) was the grandson of Judge Samuel Wheelwright, and the presumed enslaver of Zilph, whom he brought to be baptized in 1764.

In the 1810 Wells census, Joshua Chick, Jr. was listed as the head of a household that included one unknown person of color. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

Joshua Roberts had a person of color in his household in the 1810 census. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

In his will, Josiah George refers to himself as "Iosiah George Indian of Wells." He joined Nathaniel Donnell's Company in 1745.

Josiah Littlefield was the enslaver of Will Morgage and Cato.

Josiah Winn had two people of color in his household in the 1790 census. They may have been formerly enslaved persons.

Joy Goon is listed in the 1900 Kennebunk census, age 54, occupation laundry

Judith Oliver had Victor Quilora, a Filipino, residing with her as a "Butler" in Wells (Ogunquit) in 1950.

Dr. Julia Leon, "Black," born in Cuba circa 1828, was a boarder with Joseph and Frances Titcomb in 1900.

Julius Bell was one of 7 "Black servants" residing with Edwin and Mary Parsons in 1900.

June Ranco (DOB ~1930) is the daughter of Leslie and Valentine Ranco, and continued running The Moccasin Shop after her mother passed away.

Leslie Ranco (1907-1996) founded the Indian Moccasin Shop in Wells with his wife Valentine in 1949.

Ligaya Wall was listed as Race "Fil," Birthplace Phillipines, residing with her husband Robert W Hall in 1950.

Louis Francis and Joseph Ranco, both Old Town Penobscot Indians, made birch bark canoes every summer near Government Wharf from the 1880's into the early 20th century.

In her youth, Lucy Nicolar (1882-1969) spent her summers with her family along the Kennebunk River making baskets and performing for tourists. Later, she was an activist for Native American rights. Lucy and her sister Florence also demanded the right to vote for their people. When the state extended suffrage to the Penobscots in 1955, Lucy Nicolar cast the first ballot.

Lydia Wells was the second wife of Thomas Wells, and inherited from him his "negro man Jeff." Jeff was in turn left by Lydia to their son Nathaniel.

Mandy Heywood was listed as a helper and servant with her husband Joseph at the estate of Robert and Alice Parsons at Parsons Beach in 1930.

Margaret Emery enslaved a woman who she inherited from her husband Samuel Emery (1727-1780).

Margaret Howard was one of two daughters listed as part of a family of 4 in the 1880 Kennebunk census. She had been listed as "Mulatto" in the 1870 census for Midbridge, Maine.

Marguerite Smith was one of 7 "Black servants" residing with Edwin and Mary Parsons in 1900.

Mary Hill enslaved Sharper who, in 1776, married Dinah, who was enslaved by Elizabeth Storer.

Mary Rogers was a servant in 1860 in the household of Robert and Mary Lord.

Mary Wheelwright (1668-1755) was the wife of Col. John Wheelwright (~1664-1745). He left her all his "negro and molatto servants." She in turn left "my Negro Servant woman named Pegg" and "a Negro boy named Asher" in her estate.

"Miss" Dealer was listed in the Obituary column of the Kennebunk Gazette in 1827 as a "Coloured woman aged 100 years."

Along with the Rancos, the Shays, the Neptunes, and the Nicolas, the Mitchell family camped along the Kennebunk River in the summers from the late 19th century until the 1930's.

One of five children of Andrew and Pegg who were baptized at the First Church of Wells. John and Mary Wheelwright are presumed to be his enslavers, as they enslaved his mother and possibly his father.

Her intention of marriage to Cato, "Negro servant to Mr. Josiah Littlefield," was recorded in Wells in 1755.

Nancy Avery was born in Wells or Kennebunk, then lived and worked in Waterboro and Alfred. She was "a member of Alfred's only black family."

Nathaniel Hill was the son of Joseph and Hannah Hill. Hannah died in 1738, and Joseph then married Sarah Sayer. When Joseph died, he left "my Negro man Plato" to Nathaniel, and his "Negro man Sharper" first to Sarah and then to Nathaniel.

Nathaniel Wells (1705-1776) was Deacon, Town Clerk and operated a tannery. He had a "negro servant" who he left in his will to his wife Dorothy.

Nathaniel Wells (1740-1816) was "one of the most valuable and distinguished of the inhabitants of Wells." He presumably inherited Jeff from his mother Dorothy.

Nathaniel Wheelwright was a son of Col. John Wheelwright, and the presumed enslaver of Charles, whom he brought to be baptized in 1744.

Native Americans Nell and her husband Sasagohaway were signatories to an agreement in which Sagamore Thomas Chabinocke left his rights in the property known as Nampscoscoke after his death to John Wadleigh of Wells.

One of five children of Andrew and Pegg who were baptized at the First Church of Wells. John and Mary Wheelwright are presumed to be his enslavers, as they enslaved his mother and possibly his father.

One of five children of Andrew and Pegg who were baptized at the First Church of Wells. John and Mary Wheelwright are presumed to be his enslavers, as they enslaved his mother and possibly his father.

Along with the Rancos, the Shays, the Mitchells and the Nicolas, the Neptune family camped along the Kennebunk River in the summers from the late 19th century until the 1930's.

Nicholas West had a person of color in his household in the 1790 census. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

Orlando Perkins had Carma Lisperie, a "Mulatto servant," residing in his household in the 1860 Kennebunkport census.

Ozor and his wife were buried in Kennebunkport.

Ozor and his wife were buried in Kennebunkport

Pegg and Andrew had five children that were baptized in Wells. After John and Mary Wheelwright passed away, Pegg was enslaved by one or more of Mary's daughters.

"Peg a Negro formerly a servant to Mr Edward Emerson" filed a declaration of her intent to marry Salem (Bourne) in 1784.

Pegg was baptized as an infant in Wells in 1761, and was brought to be baptized by Samuel Jefferds and Priscilla Hill.

Pegg was brought to Wells by Elizabeth Littlefield in 1758.

In her later years, Pegg lived in the Ridge Community, and was the last wife of Thomas Bassett (Old Tom).

Peggy Darling married Shepard Bourn in 1807. Shepard went to sea and was impressed onto a British ship in 1812.

"The first" Peletiah Littlefield (1704-1793) bought an enslaved person in Boston.

Peletiah Littlefield, Jr. kept a public house and was a shipbuilder. He enslaved Fortune and Cato, who both drowned.

As an adult, Peter was baptized and received communion in Wells.

Peter, a "Negro boy," received a payment from Joseph Storer who was serving as the administrator of the estate of John Storer. Peter may have been enslaved by John and/or Joseph Storer, but no record of this has been located.

Peter Nowell, Black, born in Maine circa 1790, was listed as residing as a pauper at the Wells Town Farm in 1850 and 1860, and died there in 1866.

Peter Salem, with a family of 4, was one of the residents of the Kennebunk Ridge Community, as listed in the 1800 census for Wells

Peter York, with a family of 4, was one of the residents of the Kennebunk Ridge Community, as listed in the 1800 census for Wells

Philip Lynch resided as a servant with William and Oreville Waterhouse, them enlisted in the Navy in 1864, and re-enlisted in 1866. He was the only person of color from Kennebunk to enlist in the armed forces in the Civil War.

Phillis was enslaved, in succession, by Dr. Joseph Sayer, his daughter Eunice Sayer Gilman, and by her sister Elizabeth Gilman

Phillis was enslaved by John Goodale, then by his wife Elizabeth and then by their son Jedediah.

Phillis was enslaved by Joseph Hobbs, along with Zelph

Phillis was enslaved by Joseph Hobbs. Her 5 year old daughter was taken from her and sold in Saco.

Phillis was enslaved by Waldo Emerson, and likely passed on to his wife and then their daughter.

Phillis was enslaved by "the widow Littlefield." She married Tom, and after his death married Prime (also known as Primus), and after his death married Old Tom (Tom Bassett).

Phillis made a declaration of intent to marry Frank Bruset in 1798

Plato was enslaved by Joseph Hill, and then left by him in his will to his son Nathaniel Hill.

Pomp ran away from the home of his enslaver in Wells.

Pompey was baptized as an adult in Wells.

Pompey, enslaved by John Bourne, married Elizabeth Miles in 1768. Bourne sold him to Benjamin Littlefield, then Pompey was imprisoned for the theft of a sheep and was sold off to the West Indies.

Primus married Phillis in 1781.

Primus Goodale was paid a bounty by the Town of Wells to serve in the Continental Army.

Prince was baptized as an adult in Wells.

Ramanascho was the mother of Sagamore Thomas Chabinocke who left his rights in the property known as Nampscoscoke after his death to John Wadleigh of Wells. According to Bourne's account, she provided her consent to this agreement and was "given a consideration."

In 1796, Richard Hill petitioned the town of Wells, requesting that he be granted ownership of land that he lived on, and this grant was made.

Robert Cleaves was one of the several early settlers of Kennebunkport (then named Arundel) who were enslavers. He was a blacksmith and resided at what is still called Cleaves Cove.

Native American Robert Doney was the son of Wane Doney who deeded land for a mill on the Kennebunk River. After King Phillips War, he was imprisoned along with other Native Americans and sent to Boston.

In 1930, Robert Parsons, 50, retired, was residing in Kennebunk with his wife, three children and two "Negro estate helpers/servants," Joseph Heywood and his wife Mandy.

Robert W Lord had Mary Rogers, a 22 year old "Black servant" residing with him and his wife and daughter in 1860.

Salem was one of the residents of the Kennebunk Ridge Community, as listed in the 1800 census for Wells. He died in 1804 at 70 years of age.

Salem was enslaved by John Bourne, and became known as Salem Bourne. He served in the Continental Army in 1778. He married Peggy in 1784, and they had a son Sheppard in 1787.

Sambo, sent in search of missing cattle, was captured by Indians, but outwitted them and returned home.

Samuel Cleaves had a "Free Colored Person" in his household according to the 1840 Kennebunkport census.

Rev. Samuel Emery (1670-1724) became the first resident minister in Wells in 1698. He enslaved a woman named Violet.

Samuel Emery (1727-1780) was a blacksmith who enslaved a woman and left her to his wife Margaret. His grandfather, Rev. Samuel Emery enslaved a woman named Violet.

Samuel Hutchins was one of the several early settlers of Kennebunkport (then named Arundel) who were enslavers.

Capt. Samuel Jefferds (1729-1790) and his mother-in-law Priscilla Hill "brought Pegg, a Negro" to Wells in 1761.

Samuel Jeffery had a "Black" boarder in his household according to the 1900 Kennebunkport census.

Samuel Maxwell had a "Free Colored Person" in his household according to the 1830 Wells census.

Judge Samuel Wheelwright (1635-1700) was a prominent early citizen of Wells, serving in many offices, and enslaving a man named Titus.

Samuel Wiles had two people of color in his household in the 1790 census. They may have been formerly enslaved persons.

Sarah (Sayer) Hill was the second wife of Joseph Hill. When he died, she inherited his "Negro boy Tom" and "the service of [his] Negro man Sharper."

Sarah Hill left "a Negro servant John" to her grandson William Sayer in her 1768 will.

Sarah Jefferds (1706-1762) inherited "a Negro boy named Asher" from her mother, Mary Wheelwright in 1750, and may have also inherited Pegg. She was the wife of Reverend Samuel Jefferds (1703-1752).

Native Americans Nell and her husband Sasagohaway were signatories to an agreement in which Sagamore Thomas Chabinocke left his rights in the property known as Nampscoscoke after his death to John Wadleigh of Wells.

Scipio was enslaved by Joseph Hill, and then by Capt James Littlefield

Scipio was enslaved by Dr. Joseph Sayer (Sawyer), and served, at least briefly, in the Continental Army.

Sharper was enslaved successively by Joseph Hill, Sarah Hill, Nathaniel Hill, and Captain James Littlefield. He declared his intention of marriage to Hannah Simonds, a Native American woman in 1742.

Sharper was enslaved by Mary Hill and, in 1776, married Dinah, who was enslaved by Elizabeth Storer

Sharper was enslaved by Dr. Joseph Sawyer

Along with the Rancos, the Mitchells, the Neptunes, and the Nicolas, the Shay family camped along the Kennebunk River in the summers from the late 19th century until the 1930's.

Shepard served in the Revolutionary War

Shepard Bourn, a molatto, married Peggy Darling in 1807. He went to sea and was impressed onto a British ship in 1812.

Sherman Wise was listed in the 1810 Wells census with a family of 2

Silas Perkins had one ""Free Colored Persons - Females of ten and under twenty-four" residing in his household in the 1840 Kennebunkport census.

Silpah Swain's intention of marriage to Thomas Bassett was recorded in Kennebunk in 1825

Capt. Simon Jefferds (1736-1801) inherited a "Negro boy named Ashur" from his mother, Sarah (Wheelwright) Jefferds, in 1763.

Sippio Ware was listed in the Arundel census for 1810 with a family of 4. He owned land in Kennebunkport that was sold in 1837.

Thomas, with a family of 2, was one of the residents of the Kennebunk Ridge Community, as listed in the 1800 census for Wells

"Old Tom" was a well known local fiddler for over 50 years. In his later years, he lived in the Ridge Community.

In an agreement executed in 1649, Sagamore Thomas Chabinocke left his rights in the property known as Nampscoscoke after his death to John Wadleigh of Wells. According to Bourne's account, Chabinocke's mother Ramanascho provided her consent to this agreement and was "given a consideration."

Thomas Manuel was the head of a family of 9 "Free Colored Persons" in Kennebunkport.

Thomas Perkins Esq had a person of color in his household in the 1800 census. This may have been a formerly enslaved person.

Thomas Prentice (~1680-1746) was the first minister in the town and brought the first enslaved individual to the town in 1734.

Thomas Wells (1672-1737) purchased a "negro boy named Jeffy" in 1718 for £55. He left Jeff in his will to his wife Lydia, and Jeff remained enslaved by three or four generations of the Wells family.

Thomas Wiswall (1723-1791) was one of the several early settlers of Kennebunkport (then named Arundel) who were enslavers. He became wealthy as a shipowner engaged in the West Indies trade.

In his will, Judge Samuel Wheelwright left one negro servant named Titus to his wife.

Tobias Lord (1724-1809) had 1 "All Other Free Persons" listed with his family in the 1800 Census for Arundel. This person may have previously been enslaved.

Tobias Lord (1748-1808) was a shipbuilder and one of the most prominent men of Wells/Kennebunk. He had 4 "All Other Free Persons" listed with his family in the 1790 Census for Wells. These people may have previously been enslaved.

Tom was enslaved by Joseph Hill, then by his widow Sarah Hill, and then likely by Capt. James Littlefield

The first enslaved person to arrive in Arundel was brought by Rev. Thomas Prentice in 1734. The funds required to cover his purchase of this enslaved person were provided by the Town of Arundel as part of an increase to Prentice's compensation.

Rev. John Hovey succeeded Arundel's first minister, Rev. Thomas Prentice, and, like him, had an enslaved person.

"One Negro man" was acquired by James Tyler in payment for the sale of a property in Scarborough.

Samuel Hutchins was among a number of the early prominent citizens of Arundel (now Kennebunkport) who "owned a slave."

One of the first enslaved people in Arundel (now Kennebunkport) was enslaved by prominent trader Thomas Wiswall.

One of the first enslaved people in Arundel (now Kennebunkport) was enslaved by Gideon Walker.

One of the first enslaved people in Arundel (now Kennebunkport) was enslaved by Andrew Brown.

One of the first enslaved people in Arundel (now Kennebunkport) was enslaved by Robert Cleaves.

An unknown "Negro man" was enslaved by Eleazer Clark and included in his estate inventory.

An unknown man was purchased in Boston and enslaved by "the first" Pelatiah Littlefield.

An unknown "Negro man" was enslaved by John Wells and left in his estate to his son John Wells and daughter Hannah Goodwin.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing with John Wheelwright and his family in the 1790 and 1800 censuses for Wells.

Four unknown people of color were listed as residing in the household of John Staples in the 1790 Wells census.

Two unknown people of color were listed as residing in the household of Josiah Winn in the 1790 Wells census.

Four unknown people of color were listed as residing in the household of Tobias Lord in the 1790 Wells census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Elijah Allen in the 1790 Wells census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Nicholas West in the 1790 Wells census.

Six unknown people of color were listed as residing in the household of Forest Burnham in the 1790 Arundel census.

Two unknown people of color were listed as residing in the household of Samuel Wiles in the 1790 Arundel census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Jacob Fisher in the 1800 Wells census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Joseph Thomas in the 1800 Wells census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Thomas Perkins Esq. in the 1800 Arundel census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Tobias Lord in the 1800 Arundel census.

Four unknown people of color were listed as residing in the household of Henry Ross in the 1800 Arundel census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Jane Lord in the 1810 Arundel census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of William Nason in the 1810 census for Arundel.

Two pages are missing from the 1810 Arundel census. These missing pages include the listings for 3 "All Other Free Persons" in one or more households falling alphabetically between Abbot and Curtis.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Joshua Chick, Jr. in the 1810 Wells census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Caziah West in the 1810 Wells census.

An unknown person of color was listed as residing in the household of Joshua Roberts in the 1810 Wells census.

John Goodale enslaved at least two indiviudals, and left them in his estate to his wife Elizabeth and then to their son Jedediah.

An unknown male "Free Person of Color," aged 36-54, was listed as residing in the household of John West in the 1840 census for Wells.

An unknown male "Free Colored Person," aged 10-24, was listed as residing in the household of Samuel Cleaves in the 1840 census for "Kennebunk Port."

An unknown male "Free Person of Color," aged 36-54, was listed as residing in the household of Samuel Maxwell in the 1830 census for Wells.

An unknown "Negro girl" was enslaved by Johnathan Stone, and included in his estate

An unknown "Negro girl" was enslaved by Capt. John Fairfield and included in his estate

Bourne states that there were about 160 Native Americans living along the Mousam River in the 1720's.

An unknown "Negro woman" was enslaved by Col. John Storer and included in his estate.

An unknown woman was enslaved by Samuel Emery (1727-1780). He left her in his estate to his wife Margaret.

An unknown woman of color (aged 10-24) was listed as residing in the household of Eliphalet Perkins in the 1840 census for Kennebunkport.

An unknown woman of color (aged 10-24) was listed as residing in the household of John Frost in the 1830 census for Kennebunk.

An unknown woman of color (aged 10-24) was listed as residing in the household of Silas Perkins in the 1840 census for Kennebunkport.

Valentine Ranco (1912-2008) founded the Indian Moccasin Shop in Wells with her husband, Leslie Ranco, in 1949.

Victor Quilora, butler, "Race - Filipino," is listed in the 1950 Wells census as residing with Judith Oliver and her sister Marjorie Oliver Reynolds on Grasshopper Lane in Ogunquit (which was then part of Wells)

Violet was enslaved by Rev. Samuel Emery.

Wahaunay was a Native American who lived on Great Hill on the north bank of where the Mousam River meets the sea in what is now Kennebunk. He was a leader of approximately 160 Native Americans who lived along the Mousam at that time.

Waldo Emerson was a successful trader and built a house in Kennebunk Landing. His estate inventory included "1 negro wench named Phillis."

Native American Wane Doney deeded land for a mill on the Kennebunk River. After King Phillips War, he was imprisoned along with other Native Americans and sent to Boston.

Will was enslaved by Joseph Hill, then by his widow Sarah Hill.

Will Morgage was enslaved by Josiah Littlefield.

William Smith was listed as residing as a "houseman" in the household of Dorothea Grant in the 1950 census for Ogunquit (then still part of Wells).

William Waterhouse had a "Black servant" residing with him in Kennebunk in 1860.

William Nason had a person of color in his household in the 1810 census.

William Sayer inherited "a Negro servant John" from his grandmother Sarah Hill in her 1768 will.

William Smith was listed as residing as a servant and cook in the household of John and Pamela Hubbard in the 1900 census for Wells.

Zelph and Phyllis were enslaved by Joseph Hobbs

Zilph was baptized in Wells in 1764.