Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Hupue, Isadon |
Birthplace |
West Africa |
Children |
Moses Hupue |
Notes |
-Ran away from slavery in Virginia to Florida around 1820 -The name Hupue was derived from "hupuewa," which was a word the Seminoles used to refer to runaway slaves. Later, that name was entered into official government documents as Hooper. |
Relationships |
Great Grandfather of Magician Peter Hooper |
Related Records
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Hupuewa: A legacy of the Hooper family of Nassauville, Florida (partial copy - Book
African American settlers in Nassau County. This is a partial copy of this publication. The original complete copy is in the Jacksonville, Florida Library.
Record Type: Library
