1816 - Escape of John and Simon

Item

Title
1816 - Escape of John and Simon
Date
1816
Formatted date
1816-03-30
Event type
Escape
Description
In March, 1816, 23-yr-old Simon and John, who was between 30-35, escaped from Boone County enslaver, Abraham Depew. It was believed that the men would be headed to Richmond, Virginia, where Depew had brought them from in the fall of 1815. A reward of $75 for the return of each or $150 plus expenses for both men was offered.
Participant
African American(s:) unknown, John [74]; unknown, Simon [6]
unknown, John [74]
unknown, Simon [7]
Enslaver(s:) Depew, Abraham
Depew, Abraham
Location
The map of Boone County precincts from 'An Atlas of Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties, Kentucky', 1883Boone County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
The Union, Washington, Ky., May. 10, 1816
Source
GenealogyBank.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Boone County--1780-1849