Talk:History of slavery in Kentucky
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Margaret Garner was a well-known fugitive slave, whose story was the inspiration for a 20th c. novel and 21st century opera. I believe she should be included here, although she was captured again and ended her life enslaved. --Parkwells 22:29, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
Some of the facts need direct citations, such as 16% of slaves sold outside the state from 1850-1860, and 75% of slaves being freed or escaping during the Civil War. --Parkwells 22:29, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
