unknown, Will [6]
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Title
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unknown, Will [6]
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Alias
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unknown, Manuel
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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In the spring of 1812, a freedom seeker named Will, also known as Manuel, fled Jessamine County enslaver Joseph Higbee. Will was between 30-40 years old and stood about six feet tall. It was thought he would head for Fleming County, where his wife lived or to Mr. Huston's in Woodford County, where his other wife lived. A $10 was offered for his return
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Birth information
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circa 1777
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Higbee, Joseph
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., May 5, 1812