unknown, Ned [14]
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Title
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unknown, Ned [14]
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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. Ned was previously held by John McNair and had a wife held by Mr. S. Downing. Ned was described as a "rascal."
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Birth information
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circa 1771
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Hart, Thomas; McNair, John
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Nov 5, 1796