unknown, Billey [2]
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Title
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unknown, Billey [2]
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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In October, during horseraces held in Lexington, freedom seekers Billey and need, both around 25 yrs. old, escaped enslaver Thomas Hart (Henry Clay's father-in-law.) Both had family held in Lexington, and it was suspected they may be in town. A $20 was offered for their return. Billey's sister was held by James Parker.
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Birth information
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circa 1771
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Hart, Thomas
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Nov 5, 1796