Quamino, an African American man residing in New Hanover County, North Carolina, was enslaved by John DuBois. Quamino's name was likely an English version of the Akan name Kwame, which was given to boys born on Saturdays. Quamino's name indicates he might have been have been born in Africa, or born to African-born parents. In February 1768 after DuBois' death, Quamino came before the local freeholders court and was charged with robbery. The court found Quamino guilty of multiple robberies and sentenced him to execution by hanging on February 9, 1768. Any further recording regarding this individual have not been located.