1852--Eight Slaves Escape

Item

Title
1852--Eight Slaves Escape
Date
1852
Formatted date
1852-09-01
Event type
Escape
Description
Five men, a woman and two children, belonging to “sundry citizens of Mason County” made their escape. It is assumed that they went together and were assisted. The Maysville Eagle calls for an “association of slave holders” for the protection of their property.
Bibliographic citation
"Negro Stampede," The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer, Wheeling WV, 23 Sep 1852