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[[File:Austin Williams House and Carriegehouse.jpg|thumb|Austin Williams House and Carriegehouse in Farmington]]
 
The '''Austin F. Williams House and Carriagehouse''' have important connections with the Underground Railroad and the famous [[wikipedia:La_Amistad|Amistad Africans events]] of 1839-1841. Austin F. Williams (1805-1885), a prominent abolitionist of the day who devoted much of his life to this cause, was a conductor of the Underground Railroad and, along with other citizens, made the Farmington community the [[wikipedia:Underground_Railroad|Underground Railroad]] main stopped.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071012220012/http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1941479679&ResourceType=Building Williams, Austin F., Carriagehouse and House'''.'''] National Historic Landmark. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref> This house located in 127 Main St. in [[wikipedia:Farmington,_Connecticut|Farmington, Connecticut]] and belongs to [[wikipedia:National_Historic_Landmark|National Historic Landmark.]]
 
The '''Austin F. Williams House and Carriagehouse''' have important connections with the Underground Railroad and the famous [[wikipedia:La_Amistad|Amistad Africans events]] of 1839-1841. Austin F. Williams (1805-1885), a prominent abolitionist of the day who devoted much of his life to this cause, was a conductor of the Underground Railroad and, along with other citizens, made the Farmington community the [[wikipedia:Underground_Railroad|Underground Railroad]] main stopped.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071012220012/http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=1941479679&ResourceType=Building Williams, Austin F., Carriagehouse and House'''.'''] National Historic Landmark. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref> This house located in 127 Main St. in [[wikipedia:Farmington,_Connecticut|Farmington, Connecticut]] and belongs to [[wikipedia:National_Historic_Landmark|National Historic Landmark.]]
  
 
== Background ==
 
== Background ==
In June 1839, 53 members of the [[wikipedia:Mende_people|Mende]] tribe from Sierra Leone were illegally arrested and transported to Cuba where they were sold to two Spanish growers in Havana. Four days out of Havana, Mende, led by Sengbe Pieh (also known as [[wikipedia:Joseph_Cinqué|Joseph Cinqué]]), took control of the ship and ordered the ship to sail for America. During the siege, Mende killed the ship's captain and cook, and by the time Amistad was anchored at the end of Long Island on August 24, 1839, 10 of Mende had died of illness or injuries sustained in the takeover. Mend was arrested in New Haven, Connecticut and charged with piracy and murder. A national defense committee including Austin Williams was established, led by Lewis Tapan of the American Mission Association, and it hired Congressman Roger Sherman Baldwin and former US President John Quincy Adams On behalf of Mende. The Supreme Court ruled that Meng De was illegally detained by force and that the siege and murder of the captain and the chef was for self-defense. Mende was ordered free on March 9, 1841.<ref name=":0">[https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/ct1.htm Austin F. Williams House and Carriagehouse.] National Park Service. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>
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In June 1839, 53 members of the [[wikipedia:Mende_people|Mende]] tribe from Sierra Leone were illegally arrested and transported to Cuba where they were sold to two Spanish growers in Havana. Four days out of Havana, Mende, led by Sengbe Pieh (also known as [[wikipedia:Joseph_Cinqué|Joseph Cinqué]]), took control of the ship and ordered the ship to sail for America. During the siege, Mende killed the ship's captain and cook, and by the time Amistad was anchored at the end of Long Island on August 24, 1839, 10 of Mende had died of illness or injuries sustained in the takeover. Mend was arrested in New Haven, Connecticut, and charged with piracy and murder. A national defense committee including Austin Williams was established, led by Lewis Tapan of the American Mission Association, and it hired Congressman Roger Sherman Baldwin and former US President John Quincy Adams On behalf of Mende. The Supreme Court ruled that Meng De was illegally detained by force and that the siege and murder of the captain and the chef were for self-defense. Mende was ordered free on March 9, 1841.<ref name=":0">[https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/ct1.htm Austin F. Williams House and Carriagehouse.] National Park Service. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>
 
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[[File:Autin Williams Couragehouse.jpg|left|thumb|Austin Williams Carriegehouse ]]
Austin Williams and his wife Janet Cowles Williams were abolitionists. During Mende's imprisonment, Williams communicated with his friend, Amistad committee member Lewis Tappan. The Amistad Committee was established to defend Amistad’s captives and is raising funds to return home. Williams, Samuel Deming and John Treadwell Norton arranged for Africans, who released from prison and placed them in Farmington.  
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Austin Williams and his wife Janet Cowles Williams were abolitionists. During Mende's imprisonment, Williams communicated with his friend, Amistad committee member Lewis Tappan. The Amistad Committee was established to defend Amistad’s captives and is raising funds to return home. Williams, Samuel Deming, and John Treadwell Norton arranged for Africans, who released from prison and placed them in Farmington.  
  
 
Once upon their arrival, some Mendes were placed on the second floor of Samuel Deming's shop but more space was needed, and Williams offered to build them a temporary shelter. The dormitory was erected in a public barn on May 4, 1841, and during the rest of their stay in Farmington before back to their hometown. The house served as the main residence for African men.<ref>[https://www.nps.gov/places/austin-f-williams-carriagehouse-and-house.htm Austin F. Williams Carriagehouse and House.] National Park Service July 25, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref> Men work in the local agricultural sector, and women work as household chores in their private residence in Farmington.
 
Once upon their arrival, some Mendes were placed on the second floor of Samuel Deming's shop but more space was needed, and Williams offered to build them a temporary shelter. The dormitory was erected in a public barn on May 4, 1841, and during the rest of their stay in Farmington before back to their hometown. The house served as the main residence for African men.<ref>[https://www.nps.gov/places/austin-f-williams-carriagehouse-and-house.htm Austin F. Williams Carriagehouse and House.] National Park Service July 25, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref> Men work in the local agricultural sector, and women work as household chores in their private residence in Farmington.
  
On November 27, 1841, they set sail for West Africa along with several missionaries and arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone in January of 1842.<ref name=":0" /> Soon after Mende left, Williams built his own house slightly in the southeast and converted the dormitory into a carriage house. The house remained in the Williams family until 1948 year. Make Farmington community a major stop for the Underground Railroad. After the Civil War, Williams was appointed director of the Freedman’s Bureau of New England and New York, and found housing and job opportunities for the released African Americans.<ref>[https://www.ctmq.org/7-austin-f-williams-houses/ NHL: Austin F. Williams Houses.] CTMQ. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>
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On November 27, 1841, they set sail for West Africa along with several missionaries and arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone in January of 1842.<ref name=":0" /> Soon after Mende left, Williams built his own house slightly in the southeast and converted the dormitory into a carriage house. The house remained in the Williams family until 1948. Make Farmington community a major stop for the Underground Railroad. After the Civil War, Williams was appointed director of the Freedman’s Bureau of New England and New York and found housing and job opportunities for the released African Americans.<ref>[https://www.ctmq.org/7-austin-f-williams-houses/ NHL: Austin F. Williams Houses.] CTMQ. Retrieved February 1, 2021.</ref>
  
 
== References ==
 
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Austin Williams House and Carriegehouse in Farmington

The Austin F. Williams House and Carriagehouse have important connections with the Underground Railroad and the famous Amistad Africans events of 1839-1841. Austin F. Williams (1805-1885), a prominent abolitionist of the day who devoted much of his life to this cause, was a conductor of the Underground Railroad and, along with other citizens, made the Farmington community the Underground Railroad main stopped.[1] This house located in 127 Main St. in Farmington, Connecticut and belongs to National Historic Landmark.

Background

In June 1839, 53 members of the Mende tribe from Sierra Leone were illegally arrested and transported to Cuba where they were sold to two Spanish growers in Havana. Four days out of Havana, Mende, led by Sengbe Pieh (also known as Joseph Cinqué), took control of the ship and ordered the ship to sail for America. During the siege, Mende killed the ship's captain and cook, and by the time Amistad was anchored at the end of Long Island on August 24, 1839, 10 of Mende had died of illness or injuries sustained in the takeover. Mend was arrested in New Haven, Connecticut, and charged with piracy and murder. A national defense committee including Austin Williams was established, led by Lewis Tapan of the American Mission Association, and it hired Congressman Roger Sherman Baldwin and former US President John Quincy Adams On behalf of Mende. The Supreme Court ruled that Meng De was illegally detained by force and that the siege and murder of the captain and the chef were for self-defense. Mende was ordered free on March 9, 1841.[2]

Austin Williams Carriegehouse

Austin Williams and his wife Janet Cowles Williams were abolitionists. During Mende's imprisonment, Williams communicated with his friend, Amistad committee member Lewis Tappan. The Amistad Committee was established to defend Amistad’s captives and is raising funds to return home. Williams, Samuel Deming, and John Treadwell Norton arranged for Africans, who released from prison and placed them in Farmington.

Once upon their arrival, some Mendes were placed on the second floor of Samuel Deming's shop but more space was needed, and Williams offered to build them a temporary shelter. The dormitory was erected in a public barn on May 4, 1841, and during the rest of their stay in Farmington before back to their hometown. The house served as the main residence for African men.[3] Men work in the local agricultural sector, and women work as household chores in their private residence in Farmington.

On November 27, 1841, they set sail for West Africa along with several missionaries and arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone in January of 1842.[2] Soon after Mende left, Williams built his own house slightly in the southeast and converted the dormitory into a carriage house. The house remained in the Williams family until 1948. Make Farmington community a major stop for the Underground Railroad. After the Civil War, Williams was appointed director of the Freedman’s Bureau of New England and New York and found housing and job opportunities for the released African Americans.[4]

References

  1. Williams, Austin F., Carriagehouse and House. National Historic Landmark. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Austin F. Williams House and Carriagehouse. National Park Service. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  3. Austin F. Williams Carriagehouse and House. National Park Service July 25, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  4. NHL: Austin F. Williams Houses. CTMQ. Retrieved February 1, 2021.