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unknown, male [86]
In October, 1823, an unnamed man enslaved by "Mr. Palmer" of Lancaster escaped in the company of Sharper, who was claimed by the estate of Hackley Jameson, also of Garrard County. The two men left by canoe on the Kentucky River and it was thought they made their way to Indiana and beyond.
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unknown, Stamper
Sharper, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Lancaster, in Garrard County, in October, 1823. His enslaver, Hackley Jameson, passed away in the spring, prior to the escape. Sharper was with another man who had been enslaved by "Mr. Palmer" also of Lancaster. The two men left by canoe on the Kentucky River and it was thought they made their way to Indiana and beyond. A reward of $30 was offered for Sharper's return.
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unknown, male [85]
In October, 1798, an unnamed young freedom seeker escaped from Garrard County enslaver Samuel Renshaw, who lived near the mouth of Hickman Creek. The many was about 21 years old, 5'9" tall and was wearing a red jacket and new shoes when he escaped; he was described as a "likely young fellow." A reward of $15 was offered for his return
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unknown, Jack [22]
Lancaster-area enslaver James Aldridge offered a $50 reward for the return of Jack, aka "Jack Batty" after his escape in June, 1814. Aldridge described Jack as about 26 years old, 5'10" tall, heavy and missing a front tooth. He cautioned that Jack was a "villain" who had robbed and attempted murder.
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unknown, Polly [5]
On July 29th, 1813, 30-yr-old Jacob and his 25-yr-old wife, Polly, fled for freedom from Garrard County enslaver Azariah Doty. Polly was described as "sickly, but ingenious with a needle." It was expected that "a white man will conduct them away" and that they may have a pass. A reward of up to $50 was offered for their return.
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unknown, Jacob [17]
On July 29th, 1813, 30-yr-old Jacob and his 25-yr-old wife, Polly, fled for freedom from Garrard County enslaver Azariah Doty. Jacob was nearly 6' tall, about 190 lbs. He had be shot with two bullets in his thigh and claimed to have been a sailor. It was expected that "a white man will conduct them away" and that they may have a pass. A reward of up to $50 was offered for their return.