1819 - Fayette Co., Joe tries again
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Title
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1819 - Fayette Co., Joe tries again
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Date
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23 Oct 1819
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Formatted date
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1819-10-23
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Description
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On Oct. 23rd, 1819, Fayette County enslaver William Bowman offered a reward for the return of Joe, who had recently escaped him. Joe had previously escaped from Lewis Dedman in August, 1819. After recapture, Joe was sold to John Read who in turn sold him to William Bowman. Joe's description was largely unchanged except for the detail of his grey eye color. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., October 29, 1819