1816 - Shelby Co., Slim Bill Sullivan escapes

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Title
1816 - Shelby Co., Slim Bill Sullivan escapes
Date
1 Jul 1816
Formatted date
1816-07-01
Event type
Escape
Description
27 year old freedom seeker Bill Sullivan, enslaved by Richard Meriwether of Mann's Lick, Shelby county, slipped away to freedom around July 1, 1816. He was described as having a slim build and was known to chew tobacco. A $20 reward was offered for his return.
Bibliographic citation
Louisville Correspondent, Oct 28, 1816
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Shelby County

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Sullivan, Bill Person