1820 - Fayette Co., A well-dressed freedom seeker

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Title
1820 - Fayette Co., A well-dressed freedom seeker
Date
Mar 1822
Formatted date
1822-03
Description
In March, 1822, Lucinda, a 22-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped Lexington enslaver Elizabeth Parker. Lucinda was about 5'3" tall and her clothing was described as "much better than the common dress of servants." A reward of $20 was offered for her return.
Location
Fayette County (Ky.)
Bibliographic citation
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., May 23, 1822
Source
Kentucky Gazette (Lexington, Ky.), 1789-1803; The
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Item sets
AA--Events--Escapes--Kentucky--Fayette County

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unknown, Lucinda [9] Person