Henry Bleby
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Henry Bleby was a Methodist parson known for his significant role in the abolition of slavery in Jamaica. He is most famously remembered for his moving accounts of the celebrations that took place on the night of emancipation, describing the emotional moment when the clock struck midnight on August 1, 1834, marking the end of slavery for many.
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Reverend Henry Bleby agreed that the slaves would take matters into their own hands if slavery was not abolished peacefully.
Sam Sharpe did not start the fire, but … | NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·
Jamaica· 2025-10-17
Jamaica· 2025-10-17
Rev Henry Bleby described the dramatic events that took place in his church on the night of the abolition of slavery.
Lance Neita | The Negro’s Jubilee | CommentaryThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-07-31
Jamaica· 2025-07-31
