unknown, Nance [3]
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Title
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unknown, Nance [3]
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Gender
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Female
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Biography
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On Nov 24, 1814, 17-year-old Nance escaped enslavement near Paris, Ky. Enslaver William Duncan offered a reward for her capture and return. Within the ad, it is revealed that when she escaped, Nance had only a linen shirt and coat, no shoes or warm clothing. It was suspected she was being helped by other African Americans in the area.
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Birth information
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circa 1797
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Relationship
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Enslaver: William Duncan
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Bibliographic citation(s)
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The Western Citizen, Paris, Ky., Dec 10, 1814