1823 - Green Co., Charles and Patsey escape hot work
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Title
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1823 - Green Co., Charles and Patsey escape hot work
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Date
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1823
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Formatted date
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1823
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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Freedom seekers Charles, about 25 yrs. old and Patsey, about 23 yrs. old, escaped from enslavers Jacob Holderman and Charles Wilkins, who jointly owned a furnace and forge in Green County. Charles was formerly enslaved by Walter Willliams "of Kentucky" and Patsey had been brought from Virginia by former enslaver, Dr. Rose. A reward of $100 was offered for the return of both or $50 indiviually.
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Bibliographic citation
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Scioto Gazette, Chillicothe, Oh., Nov. 22, 1823