1857--Six Slaves Escape Across Frozen River
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Title
1857--Six Slaves Escape Across Frozen River
Date
1857
Formatted date
1857-02-01
Event type
Escape
Description
Six enslaved persons escape Mr. Ransom of Covington, who was considered a “good” slaveholder. They crossed the river when it was frozen.
Participant
Slave holder(s): Mr. Ransom
Location
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Bibliographic citation
"Six Slaves Escape Across Frozen River," Barre Gazette, Worchester, MA,13 Feb 1857
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Ransom, Mr. | Participant in | Person |