1822 - Scott Co., A springtime escape

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Title
1822 - Scott Co., A springtime escape
Date
4 May 1822
Formatted date
1822-05-04
Event type
Escape
Description
On Saturday, May 4th, 1822, John, a freedom seeker of about 20 years old escaped enslaver William Johnson, who lived near Great Crossing, Scott County. John was a slender young man with a small build and had a scar near his upper lip and one on his jaw. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
Participant
African American(s): unknown, John
unknown, John [58]
Enslaver(s): Johnson, William
Bibliographic citation
Argus of Western America, Frankfort, Ky., May 23, 1822

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