Ona Judge, George Washington’s fugitive slave

Ona Judge, like many slaves in eighteenth century America, sought freedom by running away from those who claimed her as property to live life as a fugitive slave, always on the run. The people who were seeking her were George and Martha Washington, the first President of the United States and his wife.

Feb 11, 2019 | 13:37 | Heidi Wiechert,

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