1799 - Fayette Co., Salley's chance for freedom

Item

Title
1799 - Fayette Co., Salley's chance for freedom
Date
Jun 1799
Formatted date
1799-06
Description
In June, 1799, a woman named Salley took the opportunity to emancipate herself from Fayette County enslaver John Hall. Hall purchased Sally from Scott County enslaver Jesse Peak. Salley had been hired by George Adams of Lexington, to work in his "Indian King" tavern. After Hall took custody of Salley, she escaped. Hall did not offer a reward, but warned others against helping Salley elude capture.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Jun 27, 1799
Source
Kentucky Gazette (Lexington, Ky.), 1789-1803; The
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Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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