1864--Freedom Seeker Caught in Pendelton

Item

Title
1864--Freedom Seeker Caught in Pendelton
Date
1864
Formatted date
1864-01-01
Event type
Escape
Description
A freedom seeker from Bourbon County named Seely, was committed to the Pendleton County jail as a suspected fugitive. The slaveholder named is Mrs. Foster. Seely is described as about 21 yrs. Old, five feet two inches tall, 120-130 lbs., "yellow" complexion. Ad placed by F. P. Craig, Pendleton County Jailer, on 21 Oct. 1864.
Participant
African American(s): Seely
Slave holder(s): Mrs. Foster
Foster, Mrs.
Location
Pendleton County (Ky.)
Bourbon County (Ky.)
Related resource
Foster family
Bibliographic citation
"Caught in Pendelton!," Frankfort Tri-Weekly Commonwealth, Franfort, KY, 14 Nov 1864
Source
Caught in Pendelton!
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Harrison and Pendleton Counties

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