1793 - Green Co., Johnny Battee heads for freedom
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Title
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1793 - Green Co., Johnny Battee heads for freedom
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Date
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Oct 1793
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Formatted date
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1793-10
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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In October, 1793, a reward of ten pounds was offered by Green County enslaver John Thurman for the return of Jack, also known as "Johnny Battee." Jack was described as about 24 years old and 5' 8" tall with a broken front tooth. He had formerly been held by Mr. Fulkerson at the mouth of Shawnee Run (Mercer Co.)
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Oct. 5, 1793
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