Stampede of Negros
Summary
Several slaves absconded from Frederick during Whitmonday holiday, just before law against manumission took effect. Owners Caroline Brengle, Mary Hammond, John Smith, Ezra Houck and Christian Thomas.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: June 1st, 1860
Page/Column: 2B
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Slavery / Emancipation
- African Americans
