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Campbell Plantation
Location: Madison Co., KY
History:
Lewis Clarke
Lewis Clarke was born in Madison County, Kentucky in 1812. His father was from
Scotland and his mother was a slave. On the death of their owner, William Campbell,
Lewis became the property of Betsy Branton. His mother was sold to a plantation
owner who lived thirty miles away. In August 1841 Clarke escaped from his plantation
and eventually reached Canada. 1845 Clark published his book, Narrative
of the Sufferings of Lewis Clark. Lewis Clarke died in 1897.
Associated Surnames: Campbell, Clark
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