unknown, Billey [2]

Title: unknown, Billey [2]
Gender: Male
Biography: 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.
Birth information: circa 1771
Participant in: 1795 - Fayette Co., Billey and Ned race to freedom
Relationship: Enslaver: Hart, Thomas
Bibliographic citation(s): Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Nov 5, 1796
Source(s): Newspapers.com