unknown, Matilda [13]

Title: unknown, Matilda [13]
Gender: Female
Biography: On the 25th of October, 1814, 22-yr-old Matilda disappeared from the property of a Lexington enslaver with the unlikely name, Leaving Young. She was about 5'9" tall, of a light complexion and could read and write. It was believed she was still in the area when a $50 reward was offered for her return.
Birth information: circ 1792
Participant in: 1814 - Fayette Co., Young Matilda leaves enslaver Leaving Young
Relationship: Enslaver(s): Young, Leaving
Bibliographic citation(s): Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Dec. 12, 1814
Source(s): Newspapers.com