Bazabeel Norman

Bazabeel Norman
Born (1760-07-12)July 12, 1760
Frederick, Maryland
Died July 17, 1830(1830-07-17) (aged 70)
Roxbury Township, Ohio
Nationality American
Other names Bazael, Bazil, Basil
Occupation soldier
Spouse(s) Fortune Stevens
Children Rebecca, Aquilla, Bazael, James, Joseph

Bazabeel Norman, also known variously as Basil, Bazil and Bazael, among other variants, was a free mulatto Revolutionary War soldier,[1] and the second black landowner in the state of Ohio.[2] His direct descendent Major Henry A. Norman was a Tuskegee Airman who fought in World War II.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://henryburke1010.tripod.com/id43.html
  2. ↑ Shannon, Ronald. Profiles in Ohio History. pp. 4–5.
  3. ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/40855723/


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