1811 - Fayette Co., Maria, small but brave

Item

Title
1811 - Fayette Co., Maria, small but brave
Date
11 Jul 1811
Formatted date
1811-07-11
Description
On July 11, 1811, 19-yr-old Maria escaped Fayette Co. enslaver Jonathan Jewell. The young freedom seeker was about 5'2" tall and had very large eyes. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for her recapture.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., July 30, 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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