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unknown, Rose [17]
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Phinney, Jerry
Jerry Phinney was the center of a 15-year-long escape-turned-trial event. His mother, Rose, was enslaved by Sarah Long and her first husband. After his death, Sarah remarried to Hezekiah Brown in 1786. That same year, Rose gave birth to Jerry.
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unknown, Adams
All that is known about Adams is that he had been enslaved on a 400-acre plantation owned by the Cleveland family near Versailles in Woodford County, Kentucky. At some point, likely between 1862 and 1865, he unsuccessfully attempted to flee enslavement. When he returned, his enslaver, an unknown member of the Cleveland family, hit him over the head with a log from a fire. This event is recounted by George Henderson, a young child enslaved on the plantation.
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unknown, Betty [7]
Betty was the sister of George Henderson and was enslaved in Versailles, Kentucky, likely to Milford Twiman of the Cleveland family. She was born in the 1850s or 1860s.
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unknown, Elle
Elle was the sister of George Henderson and was enslaved in Versailles, Kentucky, likely to Milford Twiman of the Cleveland family. She was born in the 1850s or 1860s.
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unknown, Joe [13]
Joe was the brother of George Henderson and was enslaved in Versailles, Kentucky, likely to Milford Twiman of the Cleveland family. He was probably born in the 1850s or 1860s.
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unknown, Sa
Sa was the brother of George Henderson and was enslaved in Versailles, Kentucky, likely to Milford Twiman of the Cleveland family. He was probably born in the 1850s or 1860s.
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Henderson, Bradford
Bradford was enslaved by Milford Twiman of the Cleveland Family in Versailles, Kentucky. He had at least one son, George Henderson. George had five siblings, but it is unknown whether these were all the children of Bradford Henderson. He had a watchdog named Brutus, whom he had trained to sit and keep watch wherever he placed his hat. Bradford sometimes would hunt for possums and rabbits while carrying his son, George, on his back. It is unknown if he was married, but at least one child, George, took the same surname as him.
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Henderson, George
George Henderson was born on May 10, 1860, near Versailles in Woodford County, Kentucky. His father was Bradford Henderson; his mother is unknown. He was one of twenty-one siblings, although including him, only six lived past childhood. Those who survived were three brothers (Milford, Sa, and Joe) and two sisters (Elle and Betsy).
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unknown, Jim [26]
In April, 1816, Jim, and 11-year-old freedom seeker, escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Warren Offutt. Jim, who was described as "uncommonly active" and "well-made" made his escape on a grey mare. Offutt offered a reward of $150 for his return (with the horse.)
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unknown, Aquilla
On September 28, 1816, Aquilla (aka "Quill") escaped from Woodford County enslaver Warren Offutt, on the back of one of Offutt's horses. Aquilla was described as 28 years old, 5'10" tall and missing his two front teeth. It was suspected that he was in the company of another freedom seeker held by enslaver James Meek. A reward of $150 was offered for Aquilla's return, along with the horse or $100 without.
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unknown, Ben [33]
In March, 1801, Woodford County enslaver, Henry Caldwell, discovered the disappearance of 25-yr-old Ben. Ben was described as about 5'8" tall, with a bald patch on the back of his head, the result of a childhood burn. Ben was pleasant and smiled frequently. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.;
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unknown, Abel
Abel, a 30-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from enslaver Samuel Herman in New Orleans, sometime in 1818. Abel had been purchased from Woodford County enslaver, John Harvy, in 1817 and it was suspected that he had made his way back to Kentucky. A reward of $50 was being offered for his return nearly two years after his escape.
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unknown, George [67]
On July 10, 1829, 21-yr-old George escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. George was slender and over six feet tall and had a "bright" complexion. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return
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unknown, Jane [57 ]
On October 19, 1822, a 36-yr-old freedom seeker named Jane escaped from Woodford County enslaver Warren Offutt. Jane was described as "stout" and was missing most of the fingers on her left hand from a childhood burn. A reward of $50 was offered for her return.
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unknown, Sam [20]
In mid-May, 1820, a freedom seeker named Sam escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Sowyel Woolfolk. Same was about 5'10" tall, bow-legged and had a large scar on his right cheek. Reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Sam [19]
Sam, a 29-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver Jesse Ellis on Jan. 15, 1811. Sam was described as 5'11" tall, with a slim build. A $50 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Tom [46]
On Mar. 7, 1808, 26-yr-old Jim and 20-yr-old Tom (also known as "Didimus") escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Lewis Castleman. It was suspected they had obtained a pass. Tom was described as a "low, heavy-made fellow" and had on home made clothing when he left.
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unknown, Jim [25]
On Mar. 7, 1808, 26-yr-old Jim and 20-yr-old Tom (also known as "Didmus") escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Lewis Castleman. It was suspected they had obtained a pass. Jim was described as a "low, heavy-made man" and had six fingers on his left hand. Jim also acted as a preacher and was a man of "much assurance."
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unknown, Phill [5]
In early September, 1795, a 28-yr-old freedom seeker named Phill escaped from Woodford County enslaver Sally Beard, on South Elkhorn, near McBride's mill. Phill was described as a "good miller" and had a sore on his left leg. Beard suspected he had a pass and would head toward the mouth of the Kentucky river. A six dollar reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Miner
Miner, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from a bagging factory in Woodford County on April 10th, 1830. Partners "Adams & Brasfield" who owned the factory were his enslavers. Miner was about 5'8" tall and was formerly held by Capt. Edward Howe, also of Woodford Co., A reward of $10 was offered for Miner's return.
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unknown, Nancy [32]
On October 1, 1823, two freedom seekers, 22 -yr.-old Bob and 25-yr-old Nancy, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. Blackburn offered a reward of up to $200 for their return. Nancy was described as having a "bright" complexion, was "delicate" and "neat looking." Nancy was likely wearing a "handsome black hat."
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unknown, Bob [16]
On October 1, 1823, two freedom seekers, 22 -yr.-old Bob and 25-yr-old Nancy, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. Blackburn offered a reward of up to $200 for their return. Bob was described as having a "bright" complexion, was about 5'9" tall and had a slender build.
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unknown, Burt
On Nov. 10, 1822, 32-yr-old Burt escaped Woodford County enslaver James Elliott. Burt was a bricklayer by trade and was described as 5'9" tall, "artful and intelligent." Elliott offered a reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Nelson [12]
A few days before Christmas, 1821, 16-yr-old Nelson escaped enslavement in Woodford County. Enslaver Joel Smith offered a reward of $100 for his return. Nelson was about 5'4" tall and was described as "smart and active."