1822 - Woodford Co., A search for Burt the bricklayer

Item

Title
1822 - Woodford Co., A search for Burt the bricklayer
Date
10 Nov 1822
Formatted date
1822-11-10
Event type
Escape
Description
On Nov. 10, 1822, 32-yr-old Burt escaped Woodford County enslaver James Elliott. Burt was a bricklayer by trade and was described as 5'9" tall, "artful and intelligent." Elliott offered a reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
Location
Woodford County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Argus of Western America, Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 3, 1823
Source
Newspapers.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Woodford County

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unknown, Burt Person