1826 - Fayette Co., An escape against all odds.
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Title
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1826 - Fayette Co., An escape against all odds.
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Date
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2 Oct 1826
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Formatted date
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1826-10-02
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On October 2, 1826, 24-yr-old Israel escaped Lexington enslaver Richard Ashton. Israel was about 5'8" tall and trained as a shoemaker. He was missing his right leg above the knee and had several scars on his throat. Israel made his escape on a grey mare. a reward of up to $40 was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Reporter, Lexington, Ky., Jan. 20, 1827
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