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unknown, Margarette
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Margarette to be held in trust by Sidney Clay for the use of Brutus Clay during his lifetime, after his death to pass to his heirs. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Sealey
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Sealey to be held in trust by Sidney Clay for the use of Brutus Clay during his lifetime, after his death to pass to his heirs. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Jourdon
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Jourdon to be held in trust by Sidney Clay for the use of Brutus Clay during his lifetime, after his death to pass to his heirs. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Edy
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Aaron and his wife, Edy to be held in trust by Sidney Clay for the use of Brutus Clay during his lifetime, after his death to pass to his heirs.The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Aaron [14]
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Aaron and his wife, Edy to be held in trust by Sidney Clay for the use of Brutus Clay during his lifetime, after his death to pass to his heirs. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Clark
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Clark was to be held in trust by son, Sidney Clay for the use of son Brutus Clay. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Luke [2]
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, William was to be held in trust by son, Sidney Clay for the use of son Brutus Clay. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Arbell
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Arbell was to be held in trust by son, Sidney Clay for the use of son Brutus Clay. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Bob [13]
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Bob was to be held in trust by son, Sidney Clay for the use of son Brutus Clay. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Sue
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, Sue was to be held in trust by son, Sidney Clay for the use of son Brutus Clay. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, William [31]
Per the 1828 will of Green Clay, William was to be held in trust by son, Sidney Clay for the use of son Brutus Clay. The will states that the children of Green Clay may manumit any enslaved people held in trust for their benefit.
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unknown, Harry [19]
Just after the New Year, 1817, 22-yr-old Harry took his leave from Madison County enslaver John Duncan. He was described as 5'9" tall and stout, with rouond features. Harry was a very fast talker as well. Up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Lorry
18-yr-old freedom seeker Lorry disappeared from Madison County enslaver Hiram Biggerstaff just after Christmas, 1809. There was an assumption that she was "stolen" and may be disguised as a man. She was described as tall and slim, with pierced ears and "very neat made." She was well dressed and "thinks herself much of a lady." $50 reward was offered for her return.
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unknown, male [84]
An unnamed 21-yr-old man, held by slaveholderGreen Clay of Madison Co., escaped on Dec 15, 1826. He had an injured ankle that was "put out of place" causing him to limp. The man was also skilled in making "coarse shoes." A reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Pompey [2]
Pompey, described as about 24-yrs-old, six feet tall with dark, smooth skin, escaped Madison Co. slaveholder Thomas Grubbs on the 20th of April, 1816. a reward of up to $50 was offered for his return
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unknown, Felp
Felp, a freedom seeker who was about 30-35 yrs old, escaped Madison Co enslaver James Collins on July 14, 1819. He was described as a "first rate workman" who was a skilole currier and tanner. Felp, who was able to read and write, was brought to Kentucky from Madison County VA in 1817. A reward of $200 was offered for his return.
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unknown, George [62]
In 1827, large reward was offered for the escape of a group of freedom seekers who had escaped from four Madison County enslavers; it is not clear which freedom seekers were claimed by which enslaver. Among them was a second man named George, who was about 20-yrs-old, 5'10" tall, 165 lbs and who had high cheek bones .
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unknown, Hannah [23]
In 1827, large reward was offered for the escape of a group of freedom seekers who had escaped from four Madison County enslavers; it is not clear which freedom seekers were claimed by which enslaver. Among them was Hannah, Ben's wife, who was described as a "bright mulatto" of the "usual size" for a 24-yr-old. At the time of the escape, Hannah was pregnant.
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unknown, female [115]
In 1827, large reward was offered for the escape of a group of freedom seekers who had escaped from four Madison County enslavers; it is not clear which freedom seekers were claimed by which enslaver. The unnamed twin infant children of Milly, a boy and a girl, were also among the group. The twins were three months old at the time of the escape.
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unknown, male [83]
In 1827, large reward was offered for the escape of a group of freedom seekers who had escaped from four Madison County enslavers; it is not clear which freedom seekers were claimed by which enslaver. The unnamed twin infant children of Milly, a boy and a girl, were also among the group. The twins were three months old at the time of the escape.
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unknown, Milly [22]
In 1827, large reward was offered for the escape of a group of freedom seekers who had escaped from four Madison County enslavers; it is not clear which freedom seekers were claimed by which enslaver. Among them was Milly, a 25-yr-old woman described as a "bright mulatto." Milly's husband, George and her three month old twin boy and girl were also in the group.
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unknown, Ben [29]
In 1827, large reward was offered for the escape of a group of freedom seekers who had escaped from four Madison County enslavers; it is not clear which freedom seekers were claimed by which enslaver. Among them was 28-yr-old Ben who was described as about 5'8" tall with a dark complexion. Ben's pregnant wife, Hannah was also in the group.
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unknown, George [61]
In 1827, large reward was offered for the escape of a group of freedom seekers who had escaped from four Madison County enslavers; it is not clear which freedom seekers were claimed by which enslaver. Among them was George, a 28 yr old man who stood about 5'7". George's wife Milly and her three-month-old twins, a boy and a girl, were also in the group.
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unknown, Squire [8]
Freedom seeker Squire escaped from Madison County enslaver Green Clay on Sept 22, 1827. Green Clay was the cousin of Henry Clay and father of emancipationist Cassius Clay. Squire was about 30 yrs old when he escaped and Clay offered a $50 reward for his return. He was described as about six feet tall, with a scar that ran from his mouth back towards his ear. He also was missing a part of his ear, lost in a fight. Squire was listed in Clay's will, along with several other enslaved people who were to be sold out of the state, never to return.
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unknown, Jerry [13]
In late January, 1808, Madison County enslaver Humphrey Jones realized that 23-yr-old Jerry had escaped him. He placed an ad offering a $50 reward for Jerry's return. Jerry was described as about 5'10" tall with a scar on the back of one thigh. He was wearing leather breaches and an yellow hunting shirt when he escaped.