1818 - Lincoln Co., Polite George Blackstone
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Title
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1818 - Lincoln Co., Polite George Blackstone
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Date
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8 Nov 1818
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Formatted date
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1818-11-08
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On November 8, 1818, freedom seeker George Blackstone escaped from enslaver William Owsley of Lincoln County. Blackstone was described as about 35-40 years old, 6 feet tall and 180 lbs. His face was thin but he had large whiskers. Blackstone was also know to be "very polite in company." A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Jan 8, 1819
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