Jarm

The name Jarm, which his master gave him, was an abbreviation of Jarmain.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

"You have possession of a boy called Jarm, who was mortgaged to you by Manasseth Logue, to secure half or the payment of $550, with interest, some two and a half or three years since."

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

"Two of them appeared in the form and aspect of the Jarm, each with one eye slit endlong, and jutting horns and projecting tusks."

The Hero of Esthonia and Other Studies in the Romantic Literature of That Country 1878

Unluckily for Jarm, as he raised it to strike, his hoe handle became loose, and the hoe fell to the ground.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

They were the kindest and best people Jarm ever found anywhere.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

On their return, they took a path transverse the one which entered the forest, and thus undeceived Jarm as to the direction of their habitation.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

What remained of his whiskey, Jarm sold, which, with his little patch plantation, made sufficient capital to pay his way to the free north.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

He had promised Cherry and Jarm that he would give Jarm his freedom -- nor could he do this and be solvent.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

Maria, and the affectionate sympathy of Jarm -- who occasionally saw her -- she was restored to health, and sadly took her place among the hands in the field -- to her, the only place of sympathy during the day.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859

Jarm dodged the missile, and crazy with excitement, raised the hoe and put the handle in it.

The Rev. J. W. Loguen, as a Slave and as a Freeman. A Narrative of Real Life. Jermain Wesley 1859