John Punch
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| Gender | Male |
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| Died | York County |
| Virginia | |
| United States | |
| Born | 2022-07-01 16:30:00 |
| Known for | First official slave in the Thirteen Colonies |
| Children | John Bunch I |
| Grandchildren | John Bunch II |
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| ID | 1555917 |
John Punch Life story
John Punch was an enslaved African who lived in the colony of Virginia. Thought to have been an indentured servant, Punch attempted to escape to Maryland and was sentenced in July 1640 by the Virginia Governor's Council to serve as a slave for the remainder of his life.
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