1828 - Fayette Co., Freedom called, Sam answered
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Title
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1828 - Fayette Co., Freedom called, Sam answered
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Date
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16 Nov 1828
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Formatted date
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1828-11-16
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On November 16th, 1828, 23-yr-old Sam escaped from Fayette County enslaver W.L. Breckinridge. Same was described as "stout built," with a "yellow" complexion and had only one eye. Same wore a green silk eye patch and had a new fur hat and new leather shoes when he left. It was thought that he would head to Louisville or to Cincinnati where his father lived nearby. A reward of $50 was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Daily Cincinnati Republican, Dec 23, 1828
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