Enslaved by Presidents

Christopher Sheels

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Christopher Sheels (born ca. 1774/1775, Mount Vernon, Virginia – year and place of death unknown)

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In September 1799, Washington foiled an escape attempt by Sheels from Mount Vernon. Three months later he was present at the former-president's deathbed. Read More

Sheels was the nephew of Will, also known as Billy Lee

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Subject:
Slavery - Enslaved - African American - Presidents - George Washington - American

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