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unknown, George [55]
George, a twenty six year old freedom seeker, escaped Scott County enslaver John Hicks on November 4, 1811. Hicks' property was near Calhoun's Mill. It was noted that George left prepared for the cold, taking two "three point blankets" (woolen wraps common to northern Native American tribes.) A reward of up to $20 was offered for George's return.
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unknown, Esau
On July 2nd, 1795, 25-yr-old freedom seeker Esau mounted up on a small, one-eyed mare belonging to his enslaver, David Telford, who lived near Georgetown. Esau rode the horse toward freedom, taking with him only a few pieces of clothing, shoved into a bag monogrammed with "D. T." Five dollars was offered for Esaus' return.
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unknown, Duke
In 1821, Scott County enslaver Ezekiel Scott placed an ad offering a $100 reward for the return of 26-yr-old Duke, who was also known as "Doctor." A detailed description included the following: Duke was missing his second toe on one of his feet and had "double the number of jaw teeth than usual."
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unknown, Dennis [2]
Freedom seeker Dennis escaped from Georgetown enslaver Hugh Emison on May 15, 1813. He was spotted with a white man in Dry Ridge, Grant County, two days later, presumably making his way toward Cincinnati. Dennis was about 27 years old, blind in one eye and was likely to be carrying paperwork from a previously pending freedom lawsuit in Harrison County. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Creasa
At the end of February, 1796, 35-year-old Creasa escaped Georgetown enslaver Thomas Mosby. Creasa was described as slender, with a yellow complexion and a coarse voice. A reward for $10 was offered for her return.
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unknown, Charles [23]
Freedom seeker Charles, about 43-years-old, escaped from Scott County enslaver Thomas Dinwiddie in April, 1823. Charles was described as about six feet tall and stout, walked with a limp associated with hip pain. A reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Cato [1]
Scott County enslaver Rodes Smith placed an ad offering an "ample reward" for the return of Cato, a 25-yr-old man described as thin, with a "Yellow complexion." It was suspected that he would be near "Mr. Craig's" at Georgetown, with whom he had lived for 5-6 years. Formerly he was held by Thomas Woolfolk.
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unknown, Bob [11]
In September, 1799, Georgetown-area enslaver Thomas Barlow placed an ad offering a reward of $20 for the return of Bob. The freedom seeker was described as about twenty-two years old, "straight-made" with pierced ears and white teeth.
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unknown, Austin [2]
Enslaver John Hall placed a long-running reward ad for the return Austin, who had escaped Hall's property near Georgetown in July, 1810. Auston's age was not given, but he was described as "about 6 feet high and stout and strong made." The unusually high $100 reward was still being offered 18 months after the escape.
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unknown, Abram [5]
On March 31st, 1839 Abram (27 years old) and Solomon (30 years old) escaped from separate enslavers in Scott County. A reward of $450 was offered for the return of both men and two horses they took with them. Enslaver Newton Craig claimed Abram and John Payne claimed Solomon. It was assumed the men had crossed at Warsaw and were headed toward Cleveland, Oh or Canada. A separate ad was placed by Newton Craig offering up to $200 for the return of Abram only.
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1802- Scott Co., Escape of a skilled worker
In November, 1802, Georgetown enslaver Elijah Craig offered a $30 reward for the return of 22-yr-old James. James was a papermaker and was "frequently mistaken for a white man." A post note on the advertisement explains that Craig "raised him from his infancy" and that his intention was to free James at age 31, but the loss was affecting his paper business.
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1808 - Scott Co., Freedom seeker goes unnamed
Georgetown area enslaver Thomas Duley offered a $15 reward for the return of an unnamed 18-yr-old young man who was described as having a "bright complexion, rather long hair" and was well-dressed in striped velvet overalls and a swansdown waistcoat, carrying a yellow flowered silk handkerchief.
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1806 - Scott Co., Peter evades capture, with a little help
In late January,1806, enslaver Bartlet Collins of Scott County offered a reward of $5 for the return of Peter, who he had recently purchased from the estate of Thomas Montague of Frankfort. It was suspected that Montague's widow, Agnes was "harboring" Peter and lending him support. Collins threatened consequences would be brought against Agnes. A later addendum to the ad states Peter ha been spotted near David's Fork Meeting House in Lexington.
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1799 - Scott Co., Cato's departure
Scott County enslaver Rodes Smith placed an ad offering an "ample reward" for the return of Cato, a 25-yr-old man described as thin, with a "Yellow complexion." It was suspected that he would be near "Mr. Craig's" at Georgetown, with whom he had lived for 5-6 years. Formerly he was held by Thomas Woolfolk.
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1797 - Scott Co., A sensible family escapes
On April 2nd, 1797, freedom seeker Charles escaped the farm of Benjamin Johnson of Scott County with a woman named Milley and her six-month-old daughter. Both Charles and Milley were described as "sensible." Johnson offered a thirty dollar reward for their return, warning "all persons from harboring them" or "conveying them from the state."
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1795 - Scott Co., Esau rides to freedom
On July 2nd, 1795, 25-yr-old freedom seeker Esau mounted up on a small, bay, one-eyed mare belonging to his enslaver, David Telford, who lived near Georgetown. Esau rode the horse toward freedom, taking with him only a few pieces of clothing, shoved into a bag monogrammed with "D. T." Five dollars was offered for Esaus' return.
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1793 - Scott Co., Storytelling Jeffrey
In December, 1793, 21-yr-old Jeffrey fled enslaver Thomas Dinwiddie's property near Johnson's Mill in Scott County. Jeffrey was of a "high yellow" complexion and had a large birthmark on the back of his shoulders . Dinwiddie cautioned that Jeffrey was "artful" and a talented storyteller. Two dollars plus expenses was offered for his return.
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1822 - Scott Co., A springtime escape
On Saturday, May 4th, 1822, John, a freedom seeker of about 20 years old escaped enslaver William Johnson, who lived near Great Crossing, Scott County. John was a slender young man with a small build and had a scar near his upper lip and one on his jaw. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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1821 - Scott Co., Duke makes his exit
In 1821, Scott County enslaver Ezekiel Scott placed an ad offering a $100 reward for the return of 26-yr-old Duke, who was also known as "Doctor." A detailed description included the following: Duke was missing his second toe on one of his feet and had "double the number of jaw teeth than usual."
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1806 - Scott Co., Phill's second escape
In 1806, Phill made his second escape from Scott County enslaver William Sutton. A reward of $100 was offered for his return. This reward was ten times higher than was offered for his return after his 1799 escape. Though his surname "Burley" was not mentioned in this later escape ad, his description is nearly identical.
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1799 - Scott Co., Independence Day escape
On July 4, 1799, Independence Day freedom seekers Phill Burley and Major, who also went by James or Peter Robinson, escaped from Scott County, where they were held by enslavers William and John Sutton Jr., respectively. A $20 reward plus expenses was offered for the return of the pair.
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1817 - Scott Co., Soft-spoken George
In May of 1817, Scott County enslaver Robert W. Magruder placed an ad offering $50 for the return of 32-yr-old George. George was about 5'11" tall, with whiskers, a square jaw, straight hair and a soft speaking voice. George was expected to attempt to reach Ohio.
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1799 - Scott Co., The disappearance of Bob
In September, 1799, Georgetown-area enslaver Thomas Barlow placed an ad offering a reward of $20 for the return of Bob. The freedom seeker was described as about twenty-two years old, "straight-made" with pierced ears and white teeth.
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1819 - Scott Co., Levy takes his leave
A young freedom seeker named Levy escaped Scott County enslaver Jacob Aulass just after Christmas, 1819. Levy had been purchased in Maryland four years prior. Aulass offered a reward of $10 plus expenses for his return.
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1811 -Scott Co., Roots and Alice take flight
On July 8th, 1811, 44-year-old Alice and 25-year-old Roots escaped Georgetown enslaver John H. Jones. Rewards up to $50 for the return of Roots and up to $20 for the return of Alice were offered.