1830 - Woodford Co., Miner escapes the factory
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Title
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1830 - Woodford Co., Miner escapes the factory
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Date
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10 Apr 1830
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Formatted date
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1830-04-10
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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Miner, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from a bagging factory in Woodford County on April 10th, 1830. Partners "Adams & Brasfield" who owned the factory were his enslavers. Miner was about 5'8" tall and was formerly held by Capt. Edward Howe, also of Woodford Co., A reward of $10 was offered for Miner's return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Argus of Western America, Frankfort, Ky., Jul. 7, 1830
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