1857--Six Slaves Escape Across Frozen River

Title: 1857--Six Slaves Escape Across Frozen River
Date: 1857
Formatted date: 1857-02-01
Event type: Escape
Description: Six enslaved persons escape Mr. Ransom of Covington, who was considered a “good” slaveholder. They crossed the river when it was frozen.
Participant: Slave holder(s): Mr. Ransom; Ransom, Mr.
Location: Kenton County (Ky.)
Related resource: Ransom family
Bibliographic citation: "Six Slaves Escape Across Frozen River," Barre Gazette, Worchester, MA,13 Feb 1857
Source: Six Slaves Escape Across Frozen River

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