Samuel Sharp, also called 'Daddy' Sharpe (or Sam Sharp), he was a Deacon at the Burchell Baptist Church in Montego Bay, Jamaica, during the 19th century. He spent most of his time travelling to different estates in St. James educating the slaves about Christianity and freedom.
Samuel Sharpe
Sharpe had formed a secret society among the slaves and many of his meetings were held at night. In 1831 he led the Christmas Rebellion (Baptist War) which started at Kensington Estate in St. James and then spread throughout the western end of the island.
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Jamaica National Heritage Trust (http://www.jnht.com/jamaica/sharpe.html)
Sam Sharpe was the main instigator of the 1831 Slave Rebellion which began on the Kensington Estate in Saint James which was largely instrumental in bringing about the abolition of slavery.
Sharpe, an educated town slave, was a preacher and spokesman.
Sam Sharpe was able to communicate his concerns and encourage political thought concerning events in England which affected the slaves and Jamaica.
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