In the book, "History of Billerica, Massachusetts," there is a reference to a slave belonging to the Rev. Samuel WHITING. In a record, dated 30 October, 1693, it states: "At this meeting our Reverend Pastor, Mr. Samuel WHITING, did set at liberty and free from his service, Simon NEGRO, who hath been his servant about thirty and one years, being now about forty years old. The which said Simon NEGRO the town of Billerica doth accept as an inhabitant amongst themselves."

I was wondering if that surname, NEGRO, was a made-up surname .. in the 13 Colonies ... coming from the term in general usage during the 1600's ..

I was also wondering if the surname .. continued on .. beyond the 1600's ..