1814 - Fayette Co., Sawney's self-emancipation

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Title
1814 - Fayette Co., Sawney's self-emancipation
Date
21 Jan 1814
Formatted date
1814-01-1814
Description
On the 21st of Jan, 1814, Sawney, a Virginia-born freedom seeker held by Fayette County enslavers George and Samuel Trotter. Sawney was described as about 5'9" tall and about 38 years old. A reward of $30 was offered for his return
Bibliographic citation
Liberty Hall, Cincinnati, Oh., Feb 15, 1814

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unknown, Sawney [5] Person