1846--Reward Ad For 2 Freedom Seekers

Item

Title
1846--Reward Ad For 2 Freedom Seekers
Date
Jan 1846
Formatted date
1846-01-01
Event type
Escape
Description
In January 1846 a $400 Reward ad was placed by slaveholder George R. Kenner of Covington seeking two men: Jim, 24 yrs old, 6′ tall, light-skinned, and William, a house servant and coachman, described as being a very light mulatto, 5’6″, slender, and 30 yrs of age.
Participant
African American(s): Jim; William
Slave holder(s): George R. Kenner
Kenner, George R.
Location
Covington (Ky.)
Related resource
Kenner family
Bibliographic citation
"Reward Ad For 2 Freedom Seekers," Licking Valley Register, Covington, KY, 31 Jan 1846

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Kenner, George R. Person