1814 - Clark Co., Escape of Small Scipio

Item

Title
1814 - Clark Co., Escape of Small Scipio
Date
Dec 1814
Formatted date
1814-12-00
Event type
Escape
Description
Scipio, a 28-yr-old freedom seeker held by Clark County slaveholder Joseph Gatewood, escaped bondage. He was described as small in stature and knew many people in both Woodford and Franklin counties, where he was previously held by Capt. D. Weisiger. A reward was offered for his return.
Participant
African American: unknown, Scipio
unknown, Scipio
Slaveholder: Gatewood, Joseph
Location
Clark County (Ky.)
Source
Winchester Advertiser, Winchester, Ky., Dec 10, 1814
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Clark County

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Title Class
unknown, Scipio Person