1814 - Fayette Co., George breaks free

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Title
1814 - Fayette Co., George breaks free
Date
20 Oct 1814
Formatted date
1814-10-20
Event type
Escape
Description
On October 20, 1814, 19-yr-old freedom seeker, George, escaped Fayette County enslaver, Stark Taylor. George had been formerly enslaved by Col. James McClelland of Millersburg and it eas believed he was on his way to that neighborhood in Bourbon Co. A reward of $5 plus expenses was offered for his return.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Western Citizen, Paris, Ky., Oct. 22, 1814
Source
Western Citizen (Paris, Ky.), 1808-1886
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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