unknown, Matilda [14]
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Title
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unknown, Matilda [14]
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Alias
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unknown, Charlotte
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Gender
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Female
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Biography
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On Saturday, August 17, 1823, 28-yr-old Matilda, known to her Lexington enslaver as "Charlotte," escaped from bondage in Lexington. She was described as "tall and straight" and was known to talk and laugh when alone. She had been recently brought from Virginia and it was believed she may attempt to return. Enslaver John Bridges offered a $20 reward for her return.
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Birth information
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circa 1795
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Relationship
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Enslaver(s): Bridges, John
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., Aug 21, 1823