1796 - Fayette Co., Long-gone Jess

Item

Title
1796 - Fayette Co., Long-gone Jess
Date
Aug 1796
Formatted date
1796-08
Event type
Escape
Description
In August, 1796, 26-yr-old Jess escaped Fayette County enslaver James Parish. Jess was about 5'10" tall and spoke quickly. A $100 reward for Jess was included in an ad placed four years after his escape.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Western Spy and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinnati, Oh., Aug. 27, 1800
Source
Priceville (Ky.)
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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unknown, Jess [3] Person