1811 - Fayette Co., Joe Rutherford's flight to freedom

Item

Title
1811 - Fayette Co., Joe Rutherford's flight to freedom
Date
25 May 1811
Formatted date
1811-05-25
Description
Joseph Rutherford escaped Fayette County enslaver Robert S. Russell on May 25th, 1811. Rutherford, named after his father, was likely headed to Ohio or "Green River country" as he was familiar with both places. A reward of $20 was offered for Rutherford's capture and return.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., June 4, 1811
Source
Kentucky Gazette (Lexington, Ky.), 1789-1803; The
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Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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Rutherford, Joseph Person