Rutherford, Joseph

Title: Rutherford, Joseph
Gender: Male
Biography: Joseph Rutherford escaped Fayette County enslaver Robert S. Russell on May 25th, 1811. Rutherford, named after his father, was likely headed to Ohio or "Green River country" as he was familiar with both places. A reward of $20 was offered for Rutherford's capture and return.
Birth information: circa 1786
Father: Rutherford, Joseph Sr.
Participant in: 1811 - Fayette Co., Joe Rutherford's flight to freedom
Relationship: Enslaver: Russell, Robert S.
Bibliographic citation(s): Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., June 4, 1811
Source(s): Newspapers.com