1820 - Woodford Co., Escape of Sam

Item

Title
1820 - Woodford Co., Escape of Sam
Date
May 1820
Formatted date
1820-05
Event type
Escape
Description
In mid-May, 1820, a freedom seeker named Sam escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Sowyel Woolfolk. Same was about 5'10" tall, bow-legged and had a large scar on his right cheek. Reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
Location
Woodford County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., June 2, 1820
Source
Newspapers.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Woodford County

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