Newspaper article; W. FREEMAN Jailbreak, 25 March, 1853 Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives July 11, 2002 by Bill Porter Source: Newspaper Dodge County Gazette Juneau, Dodge Co., WI 25 March 1853; Volume 1, No. 40 Page 2, Col. 6 Reads as follows: BROKE JAIL. 25 Dollars Reward. William Freeman, who has been confined in the Dodge County Jail, awaiting his trial for Grand Larceny, broke and made his escape from said jail on the 15th inst. Said Freeman is 19 years old, of light complexion, an American by birth, five feet six inches high, thick set, light colored eyes, had on when he left a drab silk cap, brown frock coat, black pants and spring wristlets, the marks of which can be seen on his wrists. The above reward will be paid for his arrest and commitment in any jail in the state of Wisconsin. B. FERGUSON, Sheriff By M. L. SAYLES, Under Sheriff. Sheriff's Office, Dodge county, March 16, 1853. The above material was transcribed from a microfilm copy of the 'Dodge County Gazette' newspaper by Bill Porter on 11 July 2002. Microfilm from the Wisconsin State Historical Society Library. USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the author/contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The contributor has given the USGenWeb Archives permission to store the file permanently for free access.