1811 - Fayette Co., Frank's flight to freedom
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Title
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1811 - Fayette Co., Frank's flight to freedom
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Date
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Oct 1811
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Formatted date
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1811-10
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Description
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In October, 1811, 40-yr-old Frank escaped from Thomas Wallace of Lexington. Wallace had hired Frank from the estate of deceased enslaver Edward Thomas. Frank was about 5'7" tall and intelligent. He was versed in bot house and farm work and was familiar with the Frankfort area. A reward of $5 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., October 29, 1811
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