1801 -Shelby Co., Sam heads for freedom
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Title
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1801 -Shelby Co., Sam heads for freedom
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Date
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11 Apr 1801
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Formatted date
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1801-04-11
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Event type
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Escape
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Description
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Sam, also known as "Samewel" escaped from enslaver Matthew Flournoy, who lived near Clear Creek, Shelby County, on the morning of April 11, 1801. The 26-yr-old was described as about 5'10" tall, wearing overalls and a sailor's coat. He was expected to change his name and attempt to pass as a free man after crossing the Ohio River. A reward of up to $40 was offered.
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Bibliographic citation
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Western Spy and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinnati, Oh., May. 13, 1801
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