1863--Seven Escape

Title: 1863--Seven Escape
Date: 1863
Formatted date: 1863-01-01
Event type: Escape
Description: E. Bannister of Walton loses 7 enslaved people. These escapes could be related to the 1849 escape of Mary Ann French. Dennis (an enslaved man) and John Weaver were accused of stealing these enslaved persons. Both were tried, Dennis was acquitted and Weaver was later released.
Participant: Slave holder(s): E. Bannister; Bannister, Enoch; Other participant(s): Mary Ann French; Dennis; John Weaver; French, Mary Ann
Location: Walton (Ky.)
Concurrent Event: 1863--UGRR Agent Accused
Related resource: Bannister family; French family; Weaver family
Bibliographic citation: Seven Escape, Dennis and John Weaver Tried," Cincinnati Daily Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio, 9 Jan 1863
Source: Seven Escape, Dennis and John Weaver Tried

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French, Mary Ann	Person