1812 - Jessamine Co., Two names, two wives

Item

Title
1812 - Jessamine Co., Two names, two wives
Date
1812
Formatted date
1812
Event type
Escape
Description
In the spring of 1812, a freedom seeker named Will, also known as Manuel, fled Jessamine County enslaver Joseph Higbee. Will was between 30-40 years old and stood about six feet tall. It was thought he would head for Fleming County, where his wife lived or to Mr. Huston's in Woodford County, where his other wife lived. A $10 was offered for his return
Location
Jessamine County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., May 5, 1812
Source
Newspapers.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Jessamine County

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