1821 - Mercer Co., A preacher on horseback

Item

Title
1821 - Mercer Co., A preacher on horseback
Date
19 Oct 1821
Formatted date
1821-10-09
Event type
Escape
Description
On the night of Oct. 9th, 1821, an enslaved preacher named Manuel (also known as Dick) mounted a sorrel mare andd escaped from the farm of Mercer County enslaver Thomas Wilson. Manuel was described as about 45yrs. Old and 5'9". A $40 reward was offered for the return of Manuel and the horse.
Location
Mercer County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Argus of Western America, Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 8, 1821
Source
Newspapers.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Mercer County

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