Stories of the Enslaved Persons at Menokin and their Descendants
Daniel West Gordon
Menokin Descendant Judith A. Gordon tells the story of her great grandfather, Daniel west Gordon.
Daniel was enslaved at Menokin, escaped from bondage, and returned to Menokin to be with his family. This photograph of Daniel is the only photograph discovered of an enslaved person at Menokin thus far.
Amanda Beverly and Stafford Gordon
Judith A. Gordon shares the story of Amanda Beverly and Stafford Gordon.
Judith is a direct Descendant of the enslaved members of the Gordon Family at Menokin, and provides an in depth look into the family and their children, including Daniel West Gordon whose story is shared in this ongoing series.
Descendants of Amanda Beverly and Stafford Gordon Visit Menokin
Judith A. Gordon and Karen Beverly discover their ancestral roots via DNA and collaboration with historian and genealogist Bessida White. Judith shares the story of her first visit to Menokin in 2019.
The Search for the Menokin Enslaved
In September of 2018, genealogist Bessida White was engaged by the Menokin Foundation to identify persons who were enslaved at Menokin and to locate their present-day descendants.