02956cam a22003853u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000140012824501070014226400510024930000470030033600260034733700260037333800360039950001780043550000310061350801710064452013630081553400670217865300340224565300290227965300490230865300540235765300480241165300490245985600430250899900190255169889UtSlPG20260610134621.0mcr n260607r20231834utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a47033000  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aAnonymous10aAnecdotes and memoirs of William Boen, a coloured man, who lived and died near Mount Holly, New Jersey 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  a"Memorial of Mount Holly Monthly Meeting of Friends, concerning William Boen, a coloured man. Read in the Yearly Meeting of Friends, held in Philadelphia, 1829."--pp. 14-18.  aRelease date is 2023-01-28  aBob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Anecdotes and memoirs of William Boen, a coloured man, who lived and died near Mount Holly, New Jersey." is a biography written in the early 19th century. This narrative recounts the life and experiences of William Boen, who was born into slavery but ultimately achieved freedom and respect in his community. The memoir serves as a testament to Boen's faith, character, and the guiding principles that shaped his life, offering insights into the lived experiences of African Americans during this period.  The book portrays William Boen as a man of strong moral conviction and integrity, emphasizing his dedication to a life of sincerity, industriousness, and spirituality. Born a slave, Boen reflects on his transformation from bondage to a respected member of society, underpinned by his deep sense of duty to both his old master and the "new Master," which he identified as the light of Christ within. Through personal anecdotes of his life, including his reflections on mortality, relationships, and ethical principles, Boen showcases how he navigated challenges with a commitment to truth and justice. His remarkable story is not only an account of personal redemption but also a narrative that highlights the broader themes of faith, social justice, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Society of Friends, 1834  aAfrican Americans -- Religion  aBoen, William, 1735-1824  aAfrican Americans -- New Jersey -- Biography  aFree African Americans -- New Jersey -- Biography  aEnslaved persons -- New Jersey -- Biography  aSlavery and the church -- Society of Friends40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69889  c110648d110648