1827 - Fayette Co., Tom's flight to freedom

Item

Title
1827 - Fayette Co., Tom's flight to freedom
Date
Jan 1827
Formatted date
1827-01
Event type
Escape
Description
In late January, 1827, 35-yr-old Tom escaped Fayette Co. enslaver Sally Graves. Tom was of average size and had formerly been held by enslaver Dr. James Fishback. Graves warned "all persons" from helping to hide Tom.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Mar. 16, 1827
Source
GenealogyBank.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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