Slave Narrative of Amy E. Patterson
Amy Elizabeth Patterson, born July 12, 1850, in Cadiz, Kentucky, reflects on her painful memories of slavery, including her separation from her mother due to being sold by her white father, John Street. Despite his relatively kind treatment, Patterson portrays slavery as a profound injustice, emphasizing the emotional scars it inflicted, particularly the auctioning of families. Now 87 and a resident of Evansville, Indiana, she advocates for her race’s betterment and cherishes her familial bonds, expressing hope for future generations amidst her traumatic past.