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1798 - Madison Co., Nat and Ephraim Steal Away

Title: 1798 - Madison Co., Nat and Ephraim Steal Away
Date: 12 Sep 1798
Formatted date: 1798-09-12
Event type: Escape
Description: Freedom seekers Ephraim and Nat escaped together from Madison County slaveholder William Walker on September 12, 1798. Ephraim, about 22, was approximately 5'9", with a "yellow" complexion. He had lost about half of one foot and several toes from the other as a result of frostbite. Nat had a dark complexion, was about 22 yrs old, and was somewhat smaller than Ephraim. A reward of $10 was offered for their return.
Participant: African Americans: unknown, Ephraim; unknown, Nat; unknown, Ephraim [2]; unknown, Nat; Slaveholder: Walker, William
Location: Madison County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation: Kentucky, Gazette, Lexington, Ky, Oct 17, 1798
Source: Kentucky Gazette

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