1854--Alfred Escapes While Leased

Item

Title
1854--Alfred Escapes While Leased
Date
1854
Formatted date
1854-01-01
Event type
Escape
Description
In 1854, Alfred, enslaved to John and Mary Preston, ran away from another slaveholder to whom he was leased. Mary Preston was a friend of Delia Webster, and may have had anti-slavery leanings.
Participant
African American(s): Alfred
Slave holder(s): John Preston; Mary Preston
Preston, John
Preston, Mary
Related resource
Preston family

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Items with "Participant in: 1854--Alfred Escapes While Leased"
Title Class
Preston, John Person
Preston, Mary Person