Beginning Date
Friday, November 23, 1849
Starting Point
On Friday night, November 23, 1849, eight enslaved people escaped from Jefferson county, Virginia. The next night, six freedom seekers left the farms and residences of four different enslavers near Martinsburg, Virginia.
Escape Numbers
14
Escape Numbers Comment
Two groups escaped, including eight from Jefferson County and six from Martinsburg the next night
Outcome
Unknown