unknown, Ben [29]

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Title
unknown, Ben [29]
Gender
Male
Biography
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.
Birth information
circa 1799
Relationship
Enslaver(s:) Royston, Thomas; Tuder, Valentine; Tevis, Nancy; Davis, Richard
Bibliographic citation(s)
Kentucky Reporter, Lexington, Ky., Nov 11, 1827

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1827 - Madison Co., Three Men, Two Women and Two Infants Flee Bondage Event