1831 - Woodford Co., Dennis escapes bondage

Item

Title
1831 - Woodford Co., Dennis escapes bondage
Date
21 May 1831
Formatted date
1831-05-21
Event type
Escape
Description
On May 21, 1831, Dennis, a 30-35-yr-old freedom seeker, left the Woodford County property of enslaver John Hamilton. Dennis was about 5'10" tall, slender and affable by nature. He had a brother named Sam Taylor in Louisville and it was thought he may go to him. a reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
Location
Woodford County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Frankfort Argus, June 8, 1831
Source
GenealogyBank.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Woodford County

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