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Ross, James C. The 1830 census shows James C Ross with two known enslaved in Boone County, Kentucky. In 1850 James Ross was living in Kenton, Kentucky. James Ross is living in Walton, Boone, Kentucky in 1860. His occupation is hotel keeper.
- Boggess, William
- Brann, Thomas M.
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Whitson, Basel Basil Whitson appears to be living in Boone County for the 1830, 1840 and 1850 Censuses. In 1860 he appears to be living in Carroll County, Missouri, before returning to Kentucky to appear on the 1870 census residing in Pendleton County, Ky.
- Rouse, James W.
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West, James West family
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Barkshire, Dickey In 1810, Dickey Barkshire held five people enslaved.
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Flournoy, Francis Francis Flournoy lived in Pendleton County (Ky.) near the fork of the licking river. He appears in the 1810 census in Pendleton holding 16 enslaved people. in the 1820 census his household is in Fayette County holding 13 enslaved people.
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1859--Mr. Green and Three Freedom Seekers Caught Mr. Green, a naturalized German national living in Pendleton County was caught assissting in the escape of two women and two children (aged 6 and 10 yrs.) The slavedholders were Mr. Ellis and Mr. Kirby, both lived near Flour Creek. The relationships amongst the women and children is not clear. All were caught in the attempt, the reporter paraphrased that Green was "doing his duty and would do the same again."
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1806--Second Escape of Bill Bill, who is about 20 years old, takes his freedom from slaveholder John Mountjoy on the 2nd of July, 1806. Mountjoy's property is near the forks of the Licking River in Pendleton County. Kentucky. It's notable that the ad for his return mentions that he lost his toes by fire when he was small, yet this is his second escape from enslavement. A $5 reward is offered for his return.
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Callensville (Ky.) Named for one of the town's founders, John Callin, it was located near the mouth of Fork Lick Creek. At one time it boasted a dance-hall, a corn mill, a slaughterhouse and a race track.
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Bradford, John W. In 1910 the family was living on Harvey Street in Elsmere, Ky.
- Bradford, Amos Lee
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Frazier, Joel B. In 1840 Joel B Frazier was shown to have one enslaved in Boone County, Kentucky. Joel Frazier lived in District 2, Boone, Kentucky in 1850 with his wife and children. His occupation was listed as farmer. The 1860 census shows Joel Frazier in Union, Boone, Kentucky. Joel stated he was born in Kentucky in the 1870 census. He was again listed living in Union, Boone, Kentucky. The 1880 census places Joel Frazier again in Union, Boone, Kentucky. He stated his father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Virginia. Joel Frazier died Oct 7, 1891 and is buried in Richwood Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Kirtley, James James Kirtley was born in Harrison County (Ky.), credited to Harrison County. He may have had potential connections to Boone County (Ky.) Kirtley family and 117th soldiers.
- Scott, Lot
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1797 - Harrison County., No jail can hold Joe On October 25, the Jailer of Harrison County, Samuel Jameson, placed an ad for the return of 38 yr. old Joe, who had escaped his custody. The jailor was still in possession of a horse that Joe had been riding when caught, but Joe got away. The enslaver was encouraged to come get the horse.
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1813 - Harrison Co., Barnett heads to Canada Barnett took his leave from Harrison County enslaver Francis Flournoy on Mar 30, 1830. He was described as about 35 yrs. old, 5'8" tall and well equipped with clothing and shoes. It was suspected that he was given free papers or a pass and was headed for Canada. A reward up to $30 was offered for his return.
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1814 - Harrison Co., Well-dressed Daphne On June 2nd, 1814, Daphne, 18-20 yrs. old, disappeared from Harrison County. Enslaver Edward Coleman offered a large reward the following day of $100. Daphne's left with several nice dresses, yellow morocco shoes and a bonnet trimmed with pink ribbon. Edward feared another white man had "enticed her to keep and foster for his own."
- Scales, Grace L.
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unknown, Harry [15] On March 25th, 1814, Fanny and her 12-month-old daughter escaped from Cynthiana enslaver, Isaac Miller. Her husband Harry, followed, two days later. It was expected that they would head toward Green River or Grant's Lick. A reward of $20 was offered.
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unknown, female [112] On March 25th, 1814, Fanny and her 12-month-old daughter escaped from Cynthiana enslaver, Isaac Miller. Her husband Harry, followed, two days later. It was expected that they would head toward Green River or Grant's Lick. A reward of $20 was offered.
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unknown, Fanny [31] On March 25th, 1814, Fanny and her 12-month-old daughter escaped from Cynthiana enslaver, Isaac Miller. Her husband Harry, followed, two days later. It was expected that they would head toward Green River or Grant's Lick. A reward of $20 was offered.
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1814 - Harrison Co., Family escape On March 25th, 1814, Fanny and her 12-month-old daughter escaped from Cynthiana enslaver, Isaac Miller. Her husband Harry, followed, two days later. It was expected that they would head toward Green River or Grant's Lick. A reward of $20 was offered.
- Finnell, Sarah Ann