1855--Family Escape

Item

Title
1855--Family Escape
Date
1855
Formatted date
1855-01-01
Event type
Escape
Description
In Edward Walker’s interview (see the 1858 escape), he mentions an escape from a plantation near the Hayden farm in Kenton County. Edward’s uncle, his wife and their children (names unknown) are involved in the attempt.
Participant
African American(s): Edward Walker
Slave holder(s): Hayden Neson; Thomas Neson
Nelson, Hayden
Nelson, Thomas
Location
Ontario (Can.)
Kenton County (Ky.)
Related resource
Nelson family
Walker family
Bibliographic citation
"Recounting a Family Escape," Louisville Courier Journal, Louisville, KY, 12 Aug 1894

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Nelson, Hayden Person
Nelson, Thomas Person