unknown, Bill [14]
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Title
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unknown, Bill [14]
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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In September, 1799 two freedom seekers, John and Bill, were captured near Fort Wayne, Indiana Territory. Bill, who was about 23 yrs old, gave the name of Mrs. Mosby as his enslaver. They claimed to have fled from an area between Lexington and Georgetown, KY. The ad was placed by W. Wells.
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Birth information
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circa 1776
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Mosby, Mrs.
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Western Spy and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinnati, Oh., Oct. 8, 1799