Historical story

When Frederick owner Thomas Auld of st became a devout Methodist did treatment improve?

Treatment did not improve when Frederick owner Thomas Auld became a devout Methodist. In fact, it is possible that it worsened. Auld began to see Frederick as a threat to his religious beliefs, and he became increasingly harsh and cruel towards him. He subjected Frederick to severe beatings and other punishments, and he denied him any opportunity for education or improvement. As a result of Auld's treatment, Frederick ran away from home at the age of 18.