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1812 - Green Co., A fight over Daniel
In January, 1812, an enslaved man named Daniel was in the middle of a custody battle between enslavers. Enslaver John Emerson, of Green County, accused Hezekiah Challis, of Estill County of "stealing" Daniel from him. He offered a reward of $50. Milley Challis, mother of Hezekiah, responded with an ad of her own, stating that her underage sons had "fallen in" with Emerson and sold Daniel without her permission. Her ad claims Emerson is a "liar" and should come after Daniel himself.
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1793 - Green Co., Johnny Battee heads for freedom
In October, 1793, a reward of ten pounds was offered by Green County enslaver John Thurman for the return of Jack, also known as "Johnny Battee." Jack was described as about 24 years old and 5' 8" tall with a broken front tooth. He had formerly been held by Mr. Fulkerson at the mouth of Shawnee Run (Mercer Co.)
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1814 - Green Co., Escape of Rev. Frank
In April, 1814, a young freedom seeker named Frank escaped Green County enslaver, Anndrew Barnett. Frank was about 21 yrs. old, 5' 9" tall and among the items he took with him were a hymnal and Bible. Frank was a preacher and literate and had been spotted near Louisville. Barnett offered a reward plus "reasonable charges" for Frank's return.
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1823 - Green Co., Charles and Patsey escape hot work
Freedom seekers Charles, about 25 yrs. old and Patsey, about 23 yrs. old, escaped from enslavers Jacob Holderman and Charles Wilkins, who jointly owned a furnace and forge in Green County. Charles was formerly enslaved by Walter Willliams "of Kentucky" and Patsey had been brought from Virginia by former enslaver, Dr. Rose. A reward of $100 was offered for the return of both or $50 indiviually.
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1819 - Green Co., Moses crosses the Ohio River
In September, 1819, a young freedom seeker named Moses escaped from Greensburg enslaver Creed Haskins. Moses was described as about 22 years old, "homely" but with a "fine voice." It was expected that he would aim to cross the Ohio River. Haskins offered a "Handsome reward" for his return.
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1796 - Green Co., Tom's disappearance
On the 25th of June, 1796, 18-yr-old Tom escaped from Green County enslaver Thomas Richeson. Tom was described as "rather tall" and was wearing a brown linen shirt and overalls when he left. It was suspected that he would head towards Lexington or "Bourbontown."
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1828 - Green Co., George absconds
On Sunday, Nov. 16, 1828, 23-yr-old George escaped from Greensburg- area enslaver Samuel Embry. George Was described as having a round face and scarring on his chest and side from a aburn received as a baby. A rewardup to $40 was ofered for his return.