1863--UGRR Agent Accused

Item

Title
1863--UGRR Agent Accused
Date
1863
Formatted date
1863-01-01
Event type
Escape
Description
Enslaved Underground Railroad agent “Dennis” and white man John Weaver were accused of helping 7 enslaved people escape from the Enoch Weaver farm in Independence, all were caught. Dennis was released, Weaver was held.
Participant
Slave holder(s): Enoch Weaver
Weaver, Enoch
Other participant(s): Dennis; John Weaver
Concurrent Event
1863--Seven Escape
Related resource
Weaver family
Bibliographic citation
"Dennis and John Weaver Accused of Aiding Escapes," Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Cincinnati, OH, 9 Jan 1863

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1863--Seven Escape Event
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Title Class
Weaver, Enoch Person