Pieter Van Tilburgh

DRC baptism

1687 Jul 31; Pieter Janszen [Tilburg], Lysbeth Van Hoogten; Tryntie; Willem Buel, Tryntie Pieters

The African-American slave revolt of 1712 was begun by a slave of Pieter Van Tilburg. The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 was an uprising in New York City, of 23 Black slaves. They killed nine whites and injured another six before they were stopped. More than 70 black people were arrested and jailed. Of these, 27 were put on trial, and 21 convicted and executed.