1852--Fourteen Freedom Seekers

Title: 1852--Fourteen Freedom Seekers
Date: 18 Sep 1852
Formatted date: 1852-09-18
Event type: Escape
Description: “On the night of the 18th, fourteen slaves ran away from Burlington, Ky. They belonged to the following individuals: Ten to Ephraim Porter, two to J. G. Hamilton, one to Dr. J. F. Grubbs, and one to C. L. Stanford.”
Participant: Slave holder(s): Dr. J. F. Grubbs; J.G. Hamilton; Ephraim Porter; C.L. Stanford; Grubbs, James T.; Hamilton, Isham G.; Porter, Ephraim; Stanford, C. L.
Location: Burlington (Ky.)
Related resource: Stanford family; Grubbs family; Hamilton family; Porter family
Bibliographic citation: "Fourteen Freedom Seekers," Louisville Courier Journal, Louisville, KY, 25 Sep 1852
Source: Fourteen Freedom Seekers

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