James Watkins, Struggles for Freedom

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In 1852, Watkins published his first memoir, Narrative of the Life of James Watkins. In 1860, he published a revised version of his autobiography, Struggles for Freedom. These excerpts come directly from Watkins' memoir.

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Ex-Slave Narratives

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"James Watkins, Struggles for Freedom," , , Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery, accessed October 22, 2026, https://www.informationwanted.org/items/show/4790