unknown, Tom [40]

Title: unknown, Tom [40]
Gender: Male
Biography: Around October 20th, 1808, a freedom seeker named Tom escaped from Danville-area enslaver James G. Birney , Sr., father of famous abolitionist James G. Birney Jr. Tom was a rope maker and was described as about 5'7" tall, with a "yellow" complexion. He had previously been enslaved by Mr. January of Lexington, where Tom's wife also lived. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for his return.
Participant in: 1808 - Mercer Co., Tom's flight to freedom
Relationship: Enslaver(s): Birney, James G,. Sr.; January, Mr.
Bibliographic citation(s): Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Nov 8, 1808
Source(s): Newspapers.com