1798 - Mercer Co., Educated John slips away

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Title
1798 - Mercer Co., Educated John slips away
Date
1 Mar 1798
Formatted date
1798-03-01
Event type
Escape
Description
John Dick, a 26-yr-old freedom seeker, took his exit from Danville-area enslaver Edward Hughes on March 1, 1798. He was previously held by Hail Tolbert of Madison County and was able to read and was "fond of shewing (sic)" this skill. A five dollar reward was offered for his return.
Location
Mercer County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., April 25, 1798
Source
Newspapers.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Mercer County

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