unknown, Jacob [17]
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Title
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unknown, Jacob [17]
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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On July 29th, 1813, 30-yr-old Jacob and his 25-yr-old wife, Polly, fled for freedom from Garrard County enslaver Azariah Doty. Jacob was nearly 6' tall, about 190 lbs. He had be shot with two bullets in his thigh and claimed to have been a sailor. It was expected that "a white man will conduct them away" and that they may have a pass. A reward of up to $50 was offered for their return.
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Birth information
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circa 1783
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Doty, Azariah
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Reporter, Lexington, Ky., August 21, 1813