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1819 - Green Co., Moses crosses the Ohio River

Title: 1819 - Green Co., Moses crosses the Ohio River
Date: Sep 1819
Formatted date: 1819-09
Event type: Escape
Description: In September, 1819, a young freedom seeker named Moses escaped from Greensburg enslaver Creed Haskins. Moses was described as about 22 years old, "homely" but with a "fine voice." It was expected that he would aim to cross the Ohio River. Haskins offered a "Handsome reward" for his return.
Location: Green County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation: Reporter, Lexington, Ky., Feb 16, 1820
Source: GenealogyBank.com

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