1813--Mood Escape

Title: 1813--Mood Escape
Date: 15 Sep 1813
Formatted date: 1813-09-15
Event type: Escape
Description: On September 15, 1813, "Mood" (about 25-30 years old), takes his freedom from slaveholder Elijah Kirtley, of Boone County. In Kirtley's advertisement for his return, a $20 reward is offered, along with a lengthy description. According to Kirtley, Mood is a gambler who is clever and boastful, especially concerning his strength, and "bent on mischief". Mood's scars are numerous, including a brand on his hand, made by a metal ring, applied after a previous escape attempt.
Participant: African American(s): Mood; unknown, Moody; Slave holder(s): Elijah Kirtley; Kirtley, Elijah
Location: Boone County (Ky.)
Related resource: Kirtley family
Bibliographic citation: "Reward Offered for Mood," Liberty Hall, Cincinnati, OH, 5 Oct 1813
Source: Reward Offered for Mood

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