1816 - Nelson Co., Spencer self-emancipates

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Title
1816 - Nelson Co., Spencer self-emancipates
Date
Sep 1816
Formatted date
1816-09
Event type
Escape
Description
In September, 1816, Nelson County enslaver James Glass offered a reward fro the return of Spencer, a 34-yr-old freedom seeker. Spencer was described as short in stature with a "crooked leg" and a scar on his neck.
Bibliographic citation
Louisville Correspondent, Sept. 16, 1816

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unknown, Spencer [5] Person