Lepejou was a historical figure born circa 1805 on the island of Sulawesi in the former Dutch East Indies.

[4] Lepejou was born from parents named August and Jeanette and he was sold as a slave in British Guiana.

[5][6] Oral histories relate that Lepejou saved the life of Joan Hendrik Tobias, the historic owner of the Huize Arnichem Estate.

On the first stone is a Latin text, which translated reads: "Lepejou, also called Apolloon, was born on the island of Celebes and died on July 23, 1828."

On the second stone is an Arabic text, which translated reads: "The lord has his most loyal servant dedicated this tomb, because he is grateful to him and always thinks of him.