1827 - Fayette Co., Three for freedom
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Title
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1827 - Fayette Co., Three for freedom
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Date
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1827
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Formatted date
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1827
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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In the fall of 1827, three men, Jim, 28, Harry, 22 and Bill, 24, escaped from Fayette County enslaver, John Atchison. It was suspected that Jim, who could read and write, may have forged passes for all three. It was thought they would head for the road to Carolina. A "handsome reward" would be given for their return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Reporter, Lexington, Ky., Sept. 1, 1827