Stephen Van Boran

Stephen Vanboran

perhaps a form of {? Van B(e)uren)

Book of Negroes

Stephen Vanboran, 20, stout fellow, (Wagon Master General Department). Formerly slave to Albert Akerman, Parramus, New Jersey; left him in 1779. GMC. Albert Ackerman?

SHIP:

Ship Nisbett, bound for Port Matton (NS), Wilson, Master

BIRCHTOWN, NS original citizen

VANBORAN, STEPHEN

Notes

1. ~• van B(e)urens and Ackermans relate by marriage in that part of NJ; SHIP: Ship Nisbett, bound for Port Matton, Wilson, Master
2. Dr. James van Beuren and extended family were also refugees and slave holders to boot.
3. Port Matton (more properly Port Mouton is 50+ km distant from Birchtown NS