Slave Narrative of Jane Sutton
Jane Sutton, an 84-year-old ex-slave from Gulfport, Mississippi, reflects on her life in bondage on Marse Jack Berry’s farm in Simpson County. Born in 1840, she recounts the relationships with her family, her experiences with the Berry family, and the lack of severe punishment compared to other slaves. After the Civil War, she struggled for independence and maintained ties with her former owners, who had treated her well. Now, she faces hardship in her old age, relying on her daughter and neighbors for support.