Beginning Date
Sunday, July 1, 1849
Starting Point
Freedom Seekers Mentioned By Name
John Henderson (husband) // Lucinda Henderson (wife)
Mid Points
End Point
Facing imminent separation, John and Lucinda Henderson, with their two children in tow, escaped from St. Louis. With the aid of vigilance operatives near Alton, the Hendersons reached Chicago.
Escape Attributes
Single Group Escape
Escape Numbers
4
Outcome
Freedom
Notes on Sources
Dexter, Bondage in Egypt, 330