unknown, John [67]
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Title
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unknown, John [67]
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Gender
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Male
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Biography
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35-yr-old freedom seeker John escaped bondage at the hands of Nelson County enslaver Patrick Hourigan on 13 May, 1814. He was described as about 5'10" tall with a disabled finger and "a back pretty well-scarred." John was able to read and probably had a forged pass. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for John's capture and return
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Birth information
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circa 1769
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Relationship
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Enslaver: Hourigan, Patrick
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Western American, Bardstown, Ky., June 1, 1804