unknown, Polly [5]
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Title
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unknown, Polly [5]
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Gender
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Female
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Biography
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On July 29th, 1813, 30-yr-old Jacob and his 25-yr-old wife, Polly, fled for freedom from Garrard County enslaver Azariah Doty. Polly was described as "sickly, but ingenious with a needle." It was expected that "a white man will conduct them away" and that they may have a pass. A reward of up to $50 was offered for their return.
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Birth information
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circa 1788
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Doty, Azariah
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Reporter, Lexington, Ky., August 21, 1813