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unknown, Adam [13]
George Robertson enslaved Adam and became the focus of a conflict between Robertson and Colonel William Utley, commander of the 22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. Both corresponded with Abraham Lincoln regarding Adam. In a letter to Lincoln dated December 1, 1863, Robertson claimed he "never was proslavery" and that living in Kentucky, he had been "necessitated to own a few slaves who are happier with me than they could be if free and of a degraded Caste." Utley's letter dated November 17 reported that Adam refused to return to Robertson, whose "cruel treatment... had already made him a dwarf." Though Adam's fate is unknown, Abraham Lincoln offered to buy Adam's freedom for no more than $500. Robertson asserted he was not as concerned with his specific case as he was with the military protecting freedom seekers running from Kentucky enslavers. Adam was one of many enslaved in Kentucky who sought protection and freedom in the military during the Civil War.
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Robinson, Belle
Belle was born on June 3, 1853, near Lancaster in Garrard County, Kentucky, as the only child of Arch Robinson and Marion Blevin. She was enslaved at least three times, first to Nancy Grahm, who sold her to Harrison Brady. When Brady died, his property, including those enslaved by him, was sold off, but his sister, whose name is unknown, bought Belle, paying $400. Even after gaining freedom, she and her parents stayed with the Brady family. Her parents lived in a cabin while Belle stayed in the house. She remained with the Brady family for three generations. Belle attended a Baptist Church as a child, but it is unknown if she continued later in life. Belle lived to be at least 84.
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Coffey, Lige
Brother of Will Oats who lived in Harrodsburg, Kentucky at the time of Will Oats interview.
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Coffey, Jim
Brother of Will Oats who lived in Harrodsburg, Kentucky at the time of Will Oats interview.
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Branton, Alice
Female
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Phillips, Frances
Sister of Will Oats who lived in Ohio at the time of Will Oats interview.
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Wilson, Lucy
Sister of Will Oats who lived in Ohio at the time of Will Oats interview.
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unknown, Female [124]
Though her name is unknown, this woman was the mother of Betty Oats and grandmother of Will Oats. She was enslaved by Lewis Oats and his sister on a 230-acre farm near Monticello in Wayne County, Kentucky. She lived in quarters on the property with her daughter and grandchildren. After the United States abolished slavery, she walked from Monticello to Camp Nelson near Lexington, almost 68 miles. She, like many, went a great distance to obtain freedom papers for herself and her family. She even bought a home for herself, her daughter, and at least one of her grandchildren (Will Oats).
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Garrard, Will
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Oats, Betty
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Oats, Will
Will had three sisters and two brothers: Lucy Wilson, Frances Phillips, Alice Branton, Jim Coffey, and Lige Coffey. Lewis Oats and his sister enslaved Will on a 230-acre farm near Monticello in Wayne County, Kentucky. There were six enslaved to Lewis Oats, but it is unclear how many of his family were counted in this number. He lived with his siblings, mother, and grandmother. As a child, Will’s chores primarily included chopping and moving wood and feeding and milking animals. According to Will, they ate well and were clothed well for the weather. He and his family did not learn to read or write, nor did they have a church they could attend. After abolition, Will’s grandmother walked from Monticello to Camp Nelson in Jessamine County (about 68 miles) to obtain freedom papers for herself and her family. Will’s grandmother purchased a house for them. He moved out and eventually moved to Mercer County.
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unknown, Laurence
Laurence was enslaved by Smith Stone in Garrard County, Kentucky. He was the brother of Bert Mayfield and possibly the son of Ped and Matilda Stone Mayfield.
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unknown, Jerry [15]
Jerry was enslaved to Smith Stone in Garrard County, Kentucky. He was the brother of Bert Mayfield and possibly the son of Ped and Matilda Stone Mayfield.
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unknown, Harrison
Harrison was enslaved by Smith Stone in Garrard County, Kentucky. He was the brother of Bert Mayfield and possibly the son of Ped and Matilda Stone Mayfield.
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unknown, John
John was enslaved to Smith Stone in Garrard County, Kentucky. He was the brother of Bert Mayfield and possibly the son of Ped and Matilda Stone Mayfield.
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Mayfield, Matilda Stone
Matilda was the wife of Ped Mayfield and mother to Bert Mayfield and potentially four others: John, Harrison, Jerry, and Laurence. They were all enslaved in Garrard County, Kentucky to a Smith Stone, originally from Virginia. Their son was born in Kentucky, but it is possible that Ped and Matilda had been formerly enslaved in Virginia.
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Mayfield, Ped
Ped was the husband of Matilda Stone Mayfield and father to Bert Mayfield and potentially at least four others: John, Harrison, Jerry, and Laurence. They were all enslaved in Garrard County, Kentucky to a Smith Stone, originally from Virginia. Their son was born in Kentucky, but it is possible that Ped and Matilda had been formerly enslaved in Virginia.
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Barren, Emma
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Mayfield, Bert
Siblings were John, Harrison, Jerry and Lawrence. After emancipation he went to live with man named Onstott for three years and later he and his wife lived in Lincoln County, KY.
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unknown, Emma [3]
Little is known about Emma. Emma is mention as being the sister of Harriet Scott in Federal Writers' Project: Slave Narrative Project, Vol. 7, Kentucky, Bogie-Woods (with combined interviews of others).
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unknown, Myra
Little is known about Myra. Myra is mention as being the sister of Harriet Scott in Federal Writers' Project: Slave Narrative Project, Vol. 7, Kentucky, Bogie-Woods (with combined interviews of others).
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unknown, Maria [35]
Little is known about Maria. Maria is mentioned as being the sister of Harriet Scott in Federal Writers' Project: Slave Narrative Project, Vol. 7, Kentucky, Bogie-Woods (with combined interviews of others)
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unknown, Susie
Little is known about Susie. Susie is mention as being the sister of Harriet Scott in Federal Writers' Project: Slave Narrative Project, Vol. 7, Kentucky, Bogie-Woods (with combined interviews of others).
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unknown, Ned [16]
Little is known about Ned. Ned is mention as being the brother of Harriet Scott in Federal Writers' Project: Slave Narrative Project, Vol. 7, Kentucky, Bogie-Woods (with combined interviews of others).
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unknown, Merida
Little is known about Merida. Merida is mentioned as being the sister of Harriet Scott in Federal Writers' Project: Slave Narrative Project, Vol. 7, Kentucky, Bogie-Woods (with combined interviews of others).