1806--"Limus" Escape

Title: 1806--"Limus" Escape
Date: 29 Nov 1806
Formatted date: 1806-11-29
Event type: Escape
Description: On November 29, 1806, "Limus" (also known as Elimas), an enslaved man held by John Hall of Northbend took an axe, a dog and his freedom, and left for free soil. He was described as 22 years old, 5'8" tall, with scars on face, nose and hand. A $25 reward was offered for his return. See 1807 for more information.
Participant: African American(s): Elimas or Limas; unknown, Elimas or Limus; Slave holder(s): John Hall; Hall, John
Location: North Bend (Ky.)
Related resource: Hall family
Bibliographic citation: "Reward Offered for 'Limus' Escape," Liberty Hall, Cincinnati, OH, 9 Dec 1806
Source: Reward Offered for "Limus" Escape

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Title	Class
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unknown, Elimas or Limus	Person