1813 - Fleming Co., Eliza and Mr. Botts
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Title
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1813 - Fleming Co., Eliza and Mr. Botts
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Date
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4 Oct 1813
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Formatted date
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1813-10-04
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On October 4, 1813, enslaver James Edmondson discovered that 28-yr-old Eliza, whom he had brought with him from Staunton, VA, had escaped him. She took a grey horse, equipped with a good bridle and side-saddle. She left in the company of an African American man named "Mr. Botts," also of Fleming County, who played the violin. It's not clear if he was free or enslaved.
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Bibliographic citation
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The Supporter, Chillicothe, Oh., November 10, 1813