Beginning Date
Wednesday, April 28, 1847
Starting Point
On Wednesday, April 28, 1847, a roughly 21-year-old enslaved man named Ben escaped from St. Louis. Ben had formerly been enslaved in Hannibal by M.P. Owsley. His current salveholder, B.W. Alexander, offered a $200 reward for his return.
Escape Numbers
1
Outcome
Unknown
Notes on Sources
St. Louis MO Republican, June 18, 1847 (GB)
