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1796 - Clark Co., Better to run with

Title: 1796 - Clark Co., Better to run with
Date: Mar 1796
Formatted date: 1796-03-00
Event type: Escape
Description: In March, 1796, a 17-yr-old freedom seeker known as either Britain or Ned fled from Clark County slaveholder Robert Clark. He was detained in Ohio but escaped again as he was being transported back to Clark Co. He was described as having a slender build and "remarkably large feet," which helped carry him to freedom. A reward of up to $20 plus expenses was offered for his return.
Participant: African American: unknown, Britain; unknown, Britain; Slaveholder: Clark, Robert
Location: Clark County (Ky.); Ohio
Bibliographic citation: Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Aug 6, 1796
Source: Kentucky Gazette

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