Harris, Tom

Title: Harris, Tom
Gender: Male
Biography: Tom Harris was among the large number of enslaved people to escape from Boone and Kenton Counties in April and May of 1847. He made his way to Elkhart County, Indiana where he worked for a local businessman named Samuel P. Judson. When his former slaveholder, Joseph Graves attempted to recapture him later that year, Judson came to his defense. While Graves was dealing with the charges Judson leveled against him, Harris was freed and left the region.
Member: Harris family
Employed by: Judson, Samuel P.
Participant in: 1847--Second of Two Group Escapes; 1847--Elkhart County (Ind.) Raid
Resided in: Kenton County (Ky.); Elkhart County (Ind.)
Relationship: Slaveholder(s): Graves, J.A.; Graves, Joseph A.
Source(s): The Kentucky Raid

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