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1797 - Fayette Co., Bold John

Title: 1797 - Fayette Co., Bold John
Date: Aug 1797
Formatted date: 1797-08
Event type: Escape
Description: In August, 1797, John, a 30-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from the lands of Fayette Co. enslaver Leonard Young, who lived near Bryan station. John was about 5'10" tall and had "a bold look." A reward of $15 was offered for his return.
Location: Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation: Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Aug. 26, 1797
Source: Newspaper Archive

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