1853--Arrest of Thomas Trundle for enticement of: Jackson, enslaved by Joseph Kendrick and Mike, enslaved by William Anderson

Title: 1853--Arrest of Thomas Trundle for enticement of: Jackson, enslaved by Joseph Kendrick and Mike, enslaved by William Anderson
Formatted date: 1853-09-01
Event type: Escape
Description: Dr. Thomas Trundle was arrested in 1853 for "enticement of slaves." Fearing for his life, he asked for and received a change of venue to Kenton County, where he died of mysterious causes on the morning of his trial. Conflicting news reports claimed Trundle was either an abolitionist or a slave stealer who sold slaves south for financial gain.
Participant: African American(s): Jackson; Mike; unknown, Jackson [5]; unknown, Mike; Slave holder(s):Kendrick, Joseph; Anderson, William; Kendrick, Joseph; Anderson, William [1]; Other participant(s): Trundle, Thomas J.; Utz, Martha Ann; Trundle, Thomas J.; Utz, Martha Ann
Location: Boone County (Ky.)
Related resource: Anderson family; Kendrick family; Trundle family
Source: Extraordinary Developments; Change of Venue; An Abolitionist Arrested; Death of Dr. Trundle