Little Ephraim Robin John and Ancona Robin Robin John were two 18th century African slave traders, later slaves, and finally free men who were members of the ruling family of Old Town, Calabur, Nigeria. Ancona was either a son or nephew of Little Ephraim. Members of the Efik clan, the men were seen as valuable assets because they spoke multiple languages (including English), were literate, could negotiate, and had a strong knowledge of the slave trade.
Little Ephraim Robin John and Ancona Robin Robin John were two 18th century African slave traders, later slaves, and finally free men who were members of the ruling family of Old Town, Calabur, Nigeria. Ancona was either a son or nephew of Little Ephraim. Members of the Efik clan, the men were seen as valuable assets because they spoke multiple languages (including English), were literate, could negotiate, and had a strong knowledge of the slave trade. The Robin Johns were captured while participating in a slave trade expedition. They were sold to British slave traders while the king of Old Town, Grandy King George was negotiating trade with the Duke of New Town. The Robin Johns were deceived twice by captains promising to bring them home to Africa. While in the United Kingdom the two men successfully petitioned the British courts for their freedom. (en)
Little Ephraim Robin John and Ancona Robin Robin John were two 18th century African slave traders, later slaves, and finally free men who were members of the ruling family of Old Town, Calabur, Nigeria. Ancona was either a son or nephew of Little Ephraim. Members of the Efik clan, the men were seen as valuable assets because they spoke multiple languages (including English), were literate, could negotiate, and had a strong knowledge of the slave trade. (en)
