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On February 19th, 1814, 17 year old Mary, along with 18 yr. old Louisa and her son, Ned( an infant of about 9 months old) fled from slaveholder William McGlasson, who lived at "the fork of Dry Run"
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On February 19th, 1814, 17 year old Mary, along with 18 yr. old Louisa and her son, Ned( an infant of about 9 months old) fled from slaveholder William McGlasson, who lived at "the fork of Dry Run"
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Kit escaped from Fayette County slaveholder Lewis Collins on 10 September, 1810. He had been sold to Collins by Boone County slaveholder Uriel Sebree sometime prior to escape. Collins offered a $10 reward for his return
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Jack is mentioned in Emma Rouse Lloyd's book "Clasping Hands With Generations Past." He was held first by John Rouse, then by John's son, Thomas Rouse. In John Rouse's inventory (1861) "Jackson" is listed as the only enslaved person held. Lloyd's book says that Jack was "heired" to Thomas from his family and describes him as a "young fellow" in her memory.
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"Held by Thomas Henderson family of Grant County, connected to Thomas Rouse family of Boone County, Kentucky.
Henderson purchased Peggy's family from Robert Daniels. Peggy was married to John Robinson by a ""white minister"" according to Emma Rouse Lloyd's book, ""Clasping Hands with Generations Past."" Peggy was buried on her son Andrew's farm, in the Robinson cemetery on Chambers Road"
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"Held by Thomas Henderson family of Grant County, connected to Thomas Rouse family of Boone County, Kentucky.
Henderson purchased Robinson and family from Robert Daniels. John was married to Peggy Smith by a ""white minister"" according to Emma Rouse Lloyd's book, ""Clasping Hands with Generations Past."" John was buried on his son Andrew's farm, in the Robinson cemetery on Chambers Road."
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Mary is mentioned in Emma Rouse Lloyd's book, "Clasping Hands with Generations Past." She was held by Lloyd's father, Thomas Rouse. She is described by Lloyd as a "middle aged woman" who was "half Indian."
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Parker, 22 yrs old, fled Boone County slaveholder John Cave sometime before Jan 4, 1819. Cave offered a reward for his return. Parker is described as a "very good fiddler" who played left-handed. Spotted in Cincinnati on Jan 4th.
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In June of 1819, freedom seekers John and Julia escaped from slaveholder Joseph Graves Sr. A reward was advertised in the Brooksville (Ind.) Enquirer for their return. John is described to be "35 or 40 yrs. old".
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To be left to daughter Mary Ann Grubbs or sold among family per 1864 will of Henry F. Bannister, Sr. - purchased at estate sale by J. Grubbs (possible relative of Lafayette Grubbs - husband of Mary Ann;)Feb 1864 $360 sale price.
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1837 Inventory, Elvira appraised $200
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; child Caroline, appraised with mother Hannah and siblings Richard and Mary; $1200 together
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; child Richard, appraised with mother Hannah and siblings Mary and Caroline; $1200 together
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; child Mary, appraised with mother Hannah and siblings Richard and Caroline; $1200 together
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; woman Hannah appraised with children Mary, Richard and Caroline; $1200 together
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; boy Spencer $800
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; man Elijah $900
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; man James $850
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1839 Inventory of John Hughes; man Adam $850