1842--Seven Freedom Seekers Reach Canada

Title: 1842--Seven Freedom Seekers Reach Canada
Date: 1842
Formatted date: 1842-01-01
Event type: Escape
Description: Seven freedom seekers, five women and two men, escaped from the Taylor family of Newport. The three women were “genteel waiting maids” held in special regard by Mrs. Taylor. A $700 reward was offered. The group made it to Canada.
Participant: Slave holder(s): Taylor
Location: Newport (Ky.)
Related resource: Taylor family
Bibliographic citation: "Seven Freedom Seekers Escaped From the Taylor Family," National Anti-Slavery Standard, New York, NY., 17 Feb 1842
Source: Seven Freedom Seekers Escaped From the Taylor Family