Blackstone, George
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Title
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Blackstone, George
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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On November 8, 1818, freedom seeker George Blackstone escaped from enslaver William Owsley of Lincoln County. Blackstone was described as about 35-40 years old, 6 feet tall and 180 lbs. His face was thin but he had large whiskers. Blackstone was also know to be "very polite in company." A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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Member
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Blackstone family
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Birth date
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circa 1781
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Owsley, William
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Jan 8, 1819