1804 - Nelson Co., Escape from the scars of enslavement
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Title
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1804 - Nelson Co., Escape from the scars of enslavement
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Date
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13 May 1804
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Formatted date
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1804-05-13
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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35-yr-old freedom seeker John escaped bondage at the hands of Nelson County enslaver Patrick Hourigan on 13 May, 1814. He was described as about 5'10" tall with a disabled finger and "a back pretty well-scarred." John was able to read and probably had a forged pass. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for John's capture and return
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Bibliographic citation
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Western American, Bardstown, Ky., June 1, 1804
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| unknown, John [67] |
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