Jennie Hendricks-Slave Narrative

Jennie Hendericks was the oldest of seven children. She was born in Georgia and her family was brought to Georgia from Virginia in 1936. Jennie was sold to a plantation owner, Mr.Moore. Mr.Moore was not considered rich because although he had a large plantation he did not have much slaves. Mr.Moore's family consisted of his wife and his six kids. Since Jennie was a child she was brought into the master's house and played with his children. Sometimes Mrs.Moore's son would become jealous because he felt that his mother was giving to much attention to Jennie. Jennie never had to do any work and was not allowed to read or write, but Mr.Moore's children always taught her how. One day Mrs.Moore even taught her how to sew because she seemed interested in it . Jennie was always given food and said it was even better than what most people had. After the war was over freedom was declared and Jennie and her grandmother stayed with Mr.Moore's family. Overtime Jennie's grandmother dies and she soon has a husband from another plantation. He describes that at other
plantations people get severely whipped and were treated very harsh. Jennie lived a very long time and it was believed that she lived long because she was obedient and had a firm belief in God.

I can conclude that Jennie was probably a few of many slaves that was not treated harshly. She had plantation owners who actually cared for her and took great care of her. She was pretty fortunate because like her husband said, at other plantations people were whipped and beaten. Jennie did what she told and behaved well and therefore she was treated with respect. She was probably on eof many slaves who had a kind-hearted master and things were fortunate for her.

Jennie Hendricks Slave Narrative

Jennie was born a slave in Georgia