1821 - Jessamine Co., Celia flees to her family
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Title
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1821 - Jessamine Co., Celia flees to her family
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Date
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15 Mar 1821
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Formatted date
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1821-03-15
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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Around Mar. 15, 1821, thrity-year-old freedom seeker Celia escaped from Jessamine County enslaver, William L. McQuie. It was thought she would be found either in Frankfort, where several of her children were or Gallatin County, where her husband worked in the steam mill. A reward of $50 was offered for her return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Frankfort Argus, May 3, 1821
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