1797 - Madison Co., What Happened to Wat?

Item

Title
1797 - Madison Co., What Happened to Wat?
Date
Mar 1797
Formatted date
1797-03-00
Event type
Escape
Description
Wat, a 20-year-old freedom seeker, escaped Madison County slaveholder Samuel Gilbert some time in mid-March, 1797. Wat was described as abut 5'7" tall, smart and active, with "long nappy hair," wearing buckskin breeches and hemp linen. A twenty dollar reward was offered for his return.
Participant
African American: unknown, Wat
unknown, Wat
Slaveholder: Gilbert, Samuel
Location
Madison County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky, Gazette, Lexington, Ky, Aug 26, 1797
Source
Kentucky Gazette
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Madison County

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