1824 - Fayette Co., Bill escapes the mill
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Title
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1824 - Fayette Co., Bill escapes the mill
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Date
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8 May 1824
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Formatted date
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1824-05-08
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On May 8, 1824, Bill,, a freedom seeker held by Isaac Yarnell, proprietor of the Fayette Paper Mill near Lexington, escaped bondage. He had been initially enslaved by Col. (Joseph) Crockett of Jessamine Co, then sold to J. Lewis of Simpsonville before coming into the hands of Yarnell. Bill was six feet tall with a large frame. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return
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Bibliographic citation
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Scioto Gazette, Chillicothe, Oh., April 7, 1825
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