1859--Escape From Sinking Steamer

Title: 1859--Escape From Sinking Steamer
Date: October 1859
Formatted date: 1859-10-01
Event type: Escape
Description: Six enslaved to C. Blackburn of Covington, were sold to B. P. Buckner (of Boone County) and were to be shipped south on the steamer “Cambridge.” The steamer sunk and the enslaved people escaped, presumably.
Participant: Slave holder(s): C. Blackburn; Blackburn, Christopher; Other participant(s): B.P. Buckner; Buckner, B.P.
Location: Covington (Ky.)
Related resource: Blackburn family; Buckner family
Bibliographic citation: "Six Enslaved to C. Blackburn," Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH, 28 Oct 1859
Source: Six Enslaved to C. Blackburn

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Title	Class
Blackburn, Christopher	Person
Buckner, B.P.	Person