Solomon Bayley (circa 1771–circa 1839) was an African American slave who was born in Delaware. He is best known within the African American community for his 1825 autobiography titled, A Narrative of Some Remarkable Incidents in the Life of Solomon Bayley, Formerly a Slave in the State of Delaware, North America.
Read more about Solomon Bayley: From Slavery To Freedom, Slaves Using The Courts
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