1831 - Woodford Co., Dennis escapes bondage
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Title
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1831 - Woodford Co., Dennis escapes bondage
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Date
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21 May 1831
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Formatted date
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1831-05-21
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On May 21, 1831, Dennis, a 30-35-yr-old freedom seeker, left the Woodford County property of enslaver John Hamilton. Dennis was about 5'10" tall, slender and affable by nature. He had a brother named Sam Taylor in Louisville and it was thought he may go to him. a reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Frankfort Argus, June 8, 1831
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