1822 - Woodford Co., Jane self-emancipates

Item

Title
1822 - Woodford Co., Jane self-emancipates
Date
19 Oct 1822
Formatted date
1822-10-19
Event type
Escape
Description
On October 19, 1822, a 36-yr-old freedom seeker named Jane escaped from Woodford County enslaver Warren Offutt. Jane was described as "stout" and was missing most of the fingers on her left hand from a childhood burn. A reward of $50 was offered for her return.
Location
Woodford County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Dec. 12, 1822
Source
Newspapers.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Woodford County

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