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"kenton County" covington independence
- Hume, William
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Hedges, Alfred H. In 1840 Alfred was living in Kenton County, Ky. In 1850, Alfred is listed an an innkeeper in Boone County, Ky. In 1860, he is a farmer in Taylorsport, Ky.
- Herod, Sarah Ann
- Meeks, Oliver Spencer
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Minor, Maude Her death certificate lists her mother as "Florence Blackburn". This is the only place this name appears.
- Minor, Homer William
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Minor, Artie May According to her death certificate, Artie was separated from her husband, Leonard, at the time of her death.
- Minor, Birdie
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Dollins, William [2] In 1830, William and his family lived in Boone County, Ky. By 1840 they had moved to neighboring Kenton County, Ky.
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Zellers, Elvin T. According to his 1940 draft registration, Elvin was 5-feet 10-inches tall and weighed 153 pounds.
- Zellers, Lillie
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Ross, Charles Charles Ross was likely born into enslavement. His first appearance in documentation is his marriage record, when he married Jane White in 1869. Given that their first child was born around 1865, they were likely married previously, but did not have it legally recognized until 1869.
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Brooks, Henry Clay Henry Brooks enlisted into the Union army as a Private, and was promoted to the rank of Corporal on July 30, 1865.
- Scales, Grace L.
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Scales, Eddie According to his World War I draft registration, Eddie Scales was of medium height and build. His World War II drat registration elaborated further, listing him as 5-foot 8-inches tall and weighing 196 pounds.
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Scales, William N. William Scales was born in Boone County in 1865, as enslavement was ending in Kentucky. His father was Frank Scales and his mother was a woman named Patsy. According to a jailhouse interview, William was separated from his parents at about 10 years old, though the cause for the separation is not known. In 1870, Frank Scales was recorded as a farm laborer, working in Kenton County, but Patsy’s location at that time is unknown.
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Scales, Frank Frank Scales was probably born in enslavement, and likely in Boone County (Ky.)
- Craven, Washington
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Burley, Phill Phill, a determined freedom seeker held by enslaver William Sutton of Scott County, escaped on July 4, 1799 and again on October 13, 1806. In 1799, he was accompanied by another man named Major, who went by James or Peter Robinson. A reward of $10 each was offered in 1799. In 1806, the reward of $100 was offered for the return of Phill. It's not clear if he was caught the second time.
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unknown, Major [2] Major, also known as James or Peter Robinson, escaped Scott County in the company of Phill in 1799. An ad for their return was placed by William and John Sutton, Jr. Major was described as about 24 years old, missing a piece of the left side of his nose as well as one of his front teeth. Phill was caught and again escaped, Major's fate remains unknown.
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1799 - Scott Co., Independence Day escape On July 4, 1799, Independence Day freedom seekers Phill Burley and Major, who also went by James or Peter Robinson, escaped from Scott County, where they were held by enslavers William and John Sutton Jr., respectively. A $20 reward plus expenses was offered for the return of the pair.
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unknown, Morris [1] On July 4, 33-yr-old Morris celebrated Independence Day by escaping from Fayette Co. enslaver William Allen. He was described as about 5'9" tall and had extensive scarring on the right side of his face from a burn. He left astride Allen's bay horse that had a brand which read "R. B." A "liberal" reward would be given to anyone returning Morris.
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unknown, Alfred [14] On June 22, 1852, 20-yr-old Alfred escaped enslaver Jacob Stone, who lived in Fayette Co, about four miles from Lexington. Alfred was about 5'10" tall and slender. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Dick [20] On October 30, 1854, 35-yr-old Dick escaped from Fayette Co. enslaver John Higgins. Dick was about 5'9" tall and 160 lbs. A reward of up to $200 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Merrit [2] In August, 1863, a freedom seeker named Merrit was captured in Kenton County and jailed as a "fugitive." He named his enslaver as Dr. Thomas Foster of Jessamine County. Merrit was about 23 yrs. old, six feet tall and 160 lbs. with a bad left knee. By October, Foster had not yet claimed Merrit, who would be auctioned per the law of Kentucky if he was not claimed.