1814--Escape of Charles

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Title
1814--Escape of Charles
Date
6 Feb 1814
Formatted date
1814-02-06
Event type
Escape
Description
Charles, described as wearing “a long blue coat with metal buttons, duck trousers and Jefferson shoes, with well-nailed soles,” took his freedom from slaveholder John Thomason of Newport, KY on Feb. 6th, 1814. A reward of $10 was offered for his return.
Participant
African American(s): Charles
Slave holder(s): John Thomason
Thomason, John
Location
Newport (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
"Escape of Charles from John Thomason," Liberty Hall, Cincinnati, OH, 22 Feb 1814.

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Thomason, John Person