1820 - Fayette Co., Betty moves away
Item
- Title
- 1820 - Fayette Co., Betty moves away
- Date
- 8 Apr 1820
- Formatted date
- 1820-04-08
- Description
- On April 8, 1820, 36-yr-old Betty packed a trunk, bed and several dresses, and escaped from Lexington enslaver Jehu Baker. A "liberal reward, plus expenses" was offered for her return
- Location
- Fayette County (Ky.)
- Bibliographic citation
- Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., April 28, 1820