1798 - Garrard Co., A likely young fellow
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Title
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1798 - Garrard Co., A likely young fellow
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Date
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Oct 1798
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Formatted date
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1798-10
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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In October, 1798, an unnamed young freedom seeker escaped from Garrard County enslaver Samuel Renshaw, who lived near the mouth of Hickman Creek. The many was about 21 years old, 5'9" tall and was wearing a red jacket and new shoes when he escaped; he was described as a "likely young fellow." A reward of $15 was offered for his return
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Oct 24, 1798
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