1797 - Harrison County., No jail can hold Joe

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Title
1797 - Harrison County., No jail can hold Joe
Date
25 Oct 1797
Formatted date
1797-10-25
Event type
Escape
Description
On October 25, the Jailer of Harrison County, Samuel Jameson, placed an ad for the return of 38 yr. old Joe, who had escaped his custody. The jailor was still in possession of a horse that Joe had been riding when caught, but Joe got away. The enslaver was encouraged to come get the horse.
Bibliographic citation
Rights of Man, the Kentucky Mercury, Paris, Ky., Oct 25, 1797

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