Stampede of Negroes from Frederick
Summary
Recently eight to ten slaves escaped from Frederick County owners that included Caroline E. Brengle, Mary Hammond, John Smith, Ezra Houck, Christian Thomas, and other citizens. It is believed that the new law prohibiting manumissions, which takes affect June 1 (1860), caused the flight.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light
Publication Date: June 6th, 1860
Page/Column: 3A
Town: Hagerstown, MD
County: Washington
Subjects
- Pre-War Events
- Slavery / Emancipation
