1817 - Fayette Co., Handsome George steals away

Item

Title
1817 - Fayette Co., Handsome George steals away
Date
5 Nov 1817
Formatted date
1817-11-05
Event type
Escape
Description
On November 5, 1817, 18-yr-old George escaped from Lexington enslaver, Will Morton. George was described as "a handsome, well-formed person" and had pierced ears with silk cord earrings. Morton suspected the involvement of one or two white men in George's escape. A reward of $40 plus expenses was offered for his return.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Western Monitor, Lexington, Ky., Nov. 11, 1817
Source
GenealogyBank.com
Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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