1811 - Woodford Co., The search for Sam
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Title
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1811 - Woodford Co., The search for Sam
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Date
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15 Jan 1811
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Formatted date
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1811-01-15
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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Sam, a 29-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver Jesse Ellis on Jan. 15, 1811. Sam was described as 5'11" tall, with a slim build. A $50 reward was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., June 4, 1811
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