1821 - Woodford Co., The self-emancipation of Elias

Item

Title
1821 - Woodford Co., The self-emancipation of Elias
Date
20 Jan 1821
Formatted date
1821-01-20
Event type
Escape
Description
Elias, a 20-yr-old freedom seeker held by Woodford County enslaver Elijah Pepper, self-emancipated on Jan. 20, 1821. He was described as about 5'10" tall with a hoof-shaped scar near his hairline caused by the kick of a horse. Pepper offered a reward of up to $50 for his return.
Location
Woodford County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Frankfort Argus, April 5, 1821
Source
GenealogyBank.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Woodford County

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