1837 - Fayette Co., Spirited away

Item

Title
1837 - Fayette Co., Spirited away
Date
May 1837
Formatted date
1837-05
Event type
Escape
Description
In mid-May, 1837, 19-yr-old Cynthia left the property of Lexington-area enslaver, Alexander Crawford. Crawford believed the girl was tricked or kidnapped and did not suspect her of participating in her escape. Cynthia described as "delicate," and only about 4'6" tall, and left behind her parents and seven younger brothers. A reward of up to $50 was offered for her return
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Scioto Gazette, Chillicothe, Oh., June 1, 1837
Source
GenealogyBank.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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Title Class
unknown, Cynthia [2] Person