unknown, Britain
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Title
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unknown, Britain
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Alias
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McQueery, Wash
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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In March, 1796, a 17-yr-old freedom seeker known as either Britain or Ned fled from Clark County enslaver 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 u to $20 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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Birth information
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circa 1779
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Clark, Robert
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Aug 6, 1796