1820 - Fayette Co., Kit's departure

Item

Title
1820 - Fayette Co., Kit's departure
Date
Feb 1820
Formatted date
1820-02
Description
In early Feb., 1820, 22-yr-old Kit escaped the land of enslaver Thomas Barnes, who lived in Fayette Co., 3 miles from the mouth of Jack's Creek. Kit was about 5'7" tall, was able to write and had a wife in Winchester, KY, held by Mr. D. Talliaferro. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Feb. 18, 1820
Source
Kentucky Gazette (Lexington, Ky.), 1789-1803; The
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Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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