1811 - Montgomery Co., Nelson steals away
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Title
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1811 - Montgomery Co., Nelson steals away
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Date
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1811
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Formatted date
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1811
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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On the 16th of May, 1811, twenty-two year old Nelson escaped from Montgomery County enslaver, John Peebles. One of Nelson's distinguishing marks described in the newspaper was a lang scar that ran from his ankle bone to his big toe. A reward of $20 was offered for his return.
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Bibliographic citation
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Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Ky., July 30, 1811
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