unknown, Sam [22]

Item

Title
unknown, Sam [22]
Gender
Male
Biography
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.
Birth information
circa 1805
Relationship
Enslaver: Breckinridge, W. L.
Source(s)
Newspaper Archive