1840 - Hardin Co., Opportunity knocked and James answered

Item

Title
1840 - Hardin Co., Opportunity knocked and James answered
Date
May 1840
Formatted date
1840-05
Event type
Escape
Description
In May, 1840, enslaver Milton Young was relocating his household from Nelson Co. to Union Co., While en route in the wagon train, 25-yr-old James, and enslaved man held by Young, took the opportunity to slip away in Hardin County. Young offered a reward of up to $100 for James' return.
Location
Hardin County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Weekly Courier Journal, Louisville, Ky., May 13, 1840
Source
GenealogyBank.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Hardin County

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