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By Rev. Ronald Irick, August 15, 2017
Darling Nelly Gray Marker
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1 ► Ohio, Franklin County, Westerville — Darling Nelly Gray — One of Multiple Markers —
In 1856, Benjamin Hanby published his first song, Darling Nellie Gray, a tale of fugitive slave Joe Selby, who was en route to Canada. Selby died in the Hanby’s Rushville house in 1842. Selby had hoped to buy the freedom of his love, Nelly, who had . . . — — Map (db m107210) HM
2 ► Ohio, Fairfield County, Rushville — Joe Selby —
Fugitive slave who inspired Ben Hanby to compose the song "Darling Nellie Grey" — — Map (db m137585) HM
 
 
  
  
  
 
 
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Nov. 9, 2026