1810 - Jessamine Co., A fiddle and freedom

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Title
1810 - Jessamine Co., A fiddle and freedom
Date
Oct 1810
Formatted date
1810-10
Event type
Escape
Description
In October, 1810, Harry (A.K.A. Henry or David Lawson) escaped from Jessamine County enslaver Thomas B. Scott. Harry is described as about 30 years old but appearing older, walks with a limp and stands at about 5'7" tall. Harry took with hiim a fiddle which he played well.
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Mar. 26, 1811

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