1830 - Shelby Co., Bob the Blacksmith takes off

Item

Title
1830 - Shelby Co., Bob the Blacksmith takes off
Date
Nov 1830
Formatted date
1830-12
Event type
Escape
Description
In November, 1830, Shelby County enslaver Pierce Griffin placed an ad offering a reward of $50 for the return of forty-year-old Bob, who was an enslaved blacksmith. It was suspected that he may try to go to Virginia.
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Reporter, Lexington, Ky., Nov 10, 1830
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Shelby County

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