1797 - Lincoln Co., Escape of Caesar

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Title
1797 - Lincoln Co., Escape of Caesar
Date
22 Jan 1797
Formatted date
1797-01-22
Event type
Escape
Description
On about January 22, Caesar, a 25-yr-old freedom seeker held by Lincoln Co. enslaver William Patton, made his escape to freedom. Caesar was about 5'8" tall and was fond of dressing well. He had previously been held by enslaver Nicholas Lewis of Lexington. Patton offered a reward of $5 plus expenses for his return.
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., May 3, 1797

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unknown, Caesar [4] Person