1816 - Woodford Co., Escape of a child
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Title
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1816 - Woodford Co., Escape of a child
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Date
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Apr 1816
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Formatted date
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1816-04
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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In April, 1816, Jim, and 11-year-old freedom seeker, escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Warren Offutt. Jim, who was described as "uncommonly active" and "well-made" made his escape on a grey mare. Offutt offered a reward of $150 for his return (with the horse.)
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Bibliographic citation
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Eagle, Maysville, Ky., Nov. 8, 1816
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Items with "Participant in: 1816 - Woodford Co., Escape of a child"
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| unknown, Jim [26] |
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