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Henry Boydes: A Slave's Struggle to Freedom in Kentucky
Henry Boyde, born enslaved, escapes bondage in Kentucky after years of backbreaking labor at salt works and carpentry. He endures rejection by white and Black workers in Cincinnati, discovers skill with tools, earns wages, and ultimately asserts freedom through perseverance. His tale highlights prejudice, resilience, and the fight for self-emancipation.
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Kentucky
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Kanawha
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