1842-02-04, Coley, Male, Resistance (Freedom seeking)
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1842-02-04, Coley, Male, Resistance (Freedom seeking)
Description
Coley, an enslaved man owned by Thomas W. Harris, ran away.
Partial Transcript: "My man Coley, well known [in] Athens, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Monroe, and Walton county. Whoever will deliver him to me, shall be well paid, and all expenses [paid]... Coley is about thirty years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, rather yellowish complexion, a little stoop-shouldered, smiling countenance when spoken too, fond of drink and dress."
Partial Transcript: "My man Coley, well known [in] Athens, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett, Monroe, and Walton county. Whoever will deliver him to me, shall be well paid, and all expenses [paid]... Coley is about thirty years of age, 5 feet 10 inches high, rather yellowish complexion, a little stoop-shouldered, smiling countenance when spoken too, fond of drink and dress."
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Action Status
Date
February 4, 1841
