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1829 - Anderson Co., A smart choice for Miller
In late December, 1829, Miller, a 29-yr-old freedom seeker escaped Anderson County enslaver Nathaniel Meaux. He was described as "very intelligent" an had several indications of a hard life, including a swollen heel, a large sore on the back of his neck and 3-4 missing front teeth. Meaux offered a reward of up to $150 fior his return.
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1829 - Anderson Co., Ned, Jane and baby on the way
About May 14, 1829, 40-yr-old Ned and his 18-yr-old wife (unnamed) escaped from Anderson County enslavers Samuel Arbuckle and J.J. Yates, respectively. Ned was described as about 40 yrs old, 5'5" tall, with a scar on his calf and had the appearance of a Native American. The woman was described as about 18 yrs old, with a light complexion, long hair and a missing front tooth Up to $50 was offered for Ned's and $30 for his wife's return.
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1830 - Anderson Co., Isaac holds the cards
In late December, 1830, Anderson County enslaver Samuel Arbuckle offered a reward of up to $50 for the return of Isaac. He was described as about 38 yrs old and 5'10" tall with a light complexion and a scar on one cheek. Isaac was fond of card-playing.
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1853 - Miller v. McQuerry
George Mcquerry, who had escaped from Henry Miller of Washington County in 1849, was captured in 1853. A fugitive slave trial was held in Cincinnati beginning in August that year. McQuerry was represented by John Jolliffe and James Birney. Judge McClean found for the enslaver, citing precedent. Miller had won but surprised all the parties by offering to sell George for $1500 to anyone who wanted to see him freed. The African American community in Cincinnati began fund-raising, but did not meet the deadline. Miller took George back to Kentucky and it is presumed he was sold away.
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1849 - Washington Co., McQuerry's escape
In 1848, George Washington McQuerry escaped with three other freedom seekers from Washington County enslaver Henry Miller, the group separated. Four years later Miller's son located McQuerry living in Piqua, Ohio and had marshals arrest him.
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Vermont
Originally settled in 1724, Vermont entered the Union 4 Mar 1791.
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Oregon
Originally settled in 1811, Oregon entered the Union 14 Feb 1859.
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Washington
Originally settled in 1811, Washington state entered the Union 11 Nov 1889.
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North Dakota
Originally settled in 1812, North Dakota entered the Union 2 Nov 1889.
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New Jersey
Originally settled in 1660, New Jersey entered the Union 18 Dec 1787.
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Iowa
Originally settled in 1788, New Jersey entered the Union 28 Dec 1846.
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Delaware
Originally settled in 1638, Delaware was the first state to enter the Union on 7 Dec 1787.
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California
Originally settled in 1769, California entered the Union 9 Sep 1850.
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Sweet Water (Ala. : Town)
The town was named for Sweet Water Creek, which runs along the edge of the community.
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Mobile (Ala.)
The county seat of Mobile County, the city located on the shores of Mobile Bay.
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Gurley (Ala.)
The town was named for the Gurley family, some of the earliest white settlers.
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Tuscaloosa County (Ala.)
Located in west-central Alabama, the town was named for a sixteenth-century indigenous chief of the Mississippian culture.
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Mobile County (Ala.)
Located in the southwestern tip of the state, along the Gulf of Mexico, the city was anmed for the Mobile Bay, along which it sits. The bay was in turn named for the Maubila indigenous people. The county seat is also named Mobile.
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Marengo County (Ala.)
Located in west-central Alabama, the county was named for the Battle of Marengo, Napoleon's victory in 1800, as some of the area's early white settlers were Bonaparte supporters exiled from France. The county seat is Linden.
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Greene County (Ala.)
Located in west-central Alabama, the county was named for Revolutionary War general Nathaniel Greene. The county seat is Eutaw.
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Selma (Ala.)
The county seat of Dallas County, the town's name means 'throne', and was taken from the eighteenth-century poem 'The Songs of Selma'. It is best known as the setting for many pivotal events in the African American civil rights movement of the 1960s.
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Huntsville (Ala.)
The county seat of Madison County, the city actually sprawls across the line into neighboring Limestone and Morgan Counties. Originally called Twickenham, after the town in England, Huntsville was renamed for early settler, John Hunt.
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Fairfield (Ala.)
Originally founded as a company town housing steel workers, the town was named Corey for a U.S. Steel executive. It was renamed for Fairfield, Connecticut, the hometown of U.S. Steel's president.
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Birmingham (Ala.)
The county seat of Jefferson County, the city was named for the industrial town of Birmingham, England. It has absorbed neighboring communities over the years, including Elyton and Brownville. While the majority of the city is located in Jefferson County, a portion spills over into neighboring Shelby County.
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Shelby County (Ala.)
Located in west-central Alabama, along the Mississippi border, the county was named for Revolutionary War veteran and Kentucky governor Isaac Shelby. The county seat is Columbiana.