Portsmouth in Rockingham County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Prince Whipple and Winsor Moffatt
Revolutionary Petitioners
— Portsmouth NH Black Heritage Trail —
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 26, 2016
1. Prince Whipple and Winsor Moffatt Marker
Prince, enslaved by General William Whipple and his wife Katharine Moffatt, accompanied the general through several battles of the American Revolution but was not freed until 1784. In 1779, however, Prince and Winsor were two of twenty African-born men in Portsmouth who signed an elegantly worded petition asking the State legislature to abolish slavery. The lawmakers tabled the petition. The local newspaper printed the text in its issue of July 15, 1780 "for the amusement" of its readers
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Hampshire, The Black Heritage Trail of series list.
Location. 43° 4.743′ N, 70° 45.51′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in Rockingham County. Marker is on Market Street, on the left. Marker is on the side of the house, known locally at the Moffat-Ladd house, also known as the William Whipple House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 154 Market Street, Portsmouth NH 03801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Samuel Blunt, Painter (a few steps from this marker); Horse Chestnut (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring Hill Waterfront
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The Moffatt-Ladd mansion is remembered as the home of Declaration of Independence signer and Revolutionary War general William Whipple, and his wife. It was also the home of their slaves. Among them was Prince, who joined 19 other African-born Portsmouth men in making their own bid for independence. (Submitted on April 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 26, 2016
2. Prince Whipple and Winsor Moffatt Marker
Photographed By James R. Murray, July 26, 2016
3. Prince Whipple and Winsor Moffatt Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
