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unknown, Ned [12]
On June 5th, 1826, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker named Ned escaped from Metcalf Co. enslaver John F. Bowles. New was about 6' tall, 180 lbs and was missing one or two front teeth. He was able to read, but it was unclear if he could write. He had formerly been held by Maj. Cowherd of Green Co. and Hugh Marsahall of Montoe County. a reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Manuel [5]
On the night of Oct. 9th, 1821, an enslaved preacher named Manuel (also known as Dick) mounted a sorrel mare andd escaped from the farm of Mercer County enslaver Thomas Wilson. Manuel was described as about 45yrs. Old and 5'9". A $40 reward was offered for the return of Manuel and the horse.
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unknown, Jack [25]
On may 3rd, 1824, Mercer Co. enslaver Abram Maury discovered 45-yr-old Jack was missing. Jack had formerly been enslaved by James Beil, also of Mercer county. He was described as "very stout" and over 6 feet tall with a penchant for chewing tobacco. A reward of $20 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Bachus
In early May, 1814, 50-yr-old freedom seeker Bachus was captured and jailed in Jefferson County. He was described as about five feet tall and had a stutter. Bachus named Dr. Lettimore near Harrodsburg as his enslaver.
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unknown, Phil [4]
Freedom seeker Phil escaped from Mercer County enslaver John Meaux in November, 1790. Phil was described as 25-yrs-old, 5'6" tall. Meaux offered a reward of five pounds for the safe return of Phil or ten pounds for his head "severed from his body." The reward was to be paid in cattle at cash price.
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unknown, Isaac [14]
On October 31, 1824, a 26-yr-old freedom seeker named Isaac fled enslavement in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Isaac was first enslaved by John Glover, of Mercer Co. then sold in 1818 to Guthrage Masterson who then sold him to Edward Chambers in Alabama. Isaac was suspected to have been headed to Kentucky with another freedom seeker. A reward of $25 plus expenses was offered.
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unknown, James [31]
On November 1st, 1806, 28-yr-old James escaped Danville area enslaver Stephen Fisher. When he left, he had a "very sore leg" and both heels had been affected by frotsbite. Fisher offered a reward of $50 for his return.
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unknown, Peter [24]
in 1793, ten pounds reward was offered by Danville enslaver John Dougherey for the return of 30-yr-old freedom seeker, Peter, who had escaped around Sept 20th. Peter was about 5'10" tall with a "yellow" complexion and several missing front teeth.
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unknown, Tom [40]
Around October 20th, 1808, a freedom seeker named Tom escaped from Danville-area enslaver James G. Birney , Sr., father of famous abolitionist James G. Birney Jr. Tom was a rope maker and was described as about 5'7" tall, with a "yellow" complexion. He had previously been enslaved by Mr. January of Lexington, where Tom's wife also lived. A reward of $10 plus expenses was offered for his return.
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Dick, John
John Dick, a 26-yr-old freedom seeker, took his exit from Danville-area enslaver Edward Hughes on March 1, 1798. He was previously held by Hail Tolbert of Madison County and was able to read and was "fond of shewing (sic)" this skill. A five dollar reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Joe [7]
On Dec 1, 1815, Danville-area enslaver Joseph Hertick placed an ad offering a $20 reward for the return of Joe, who was likely to be headed for Ohio.
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unknown, Miller
In late December, 1829, Miller, a 29-yr-old freedom seeker escaped Anderson County enslaver Nathaniel Meaux. He was described as "very intelligent" an had several indications of a hard life, including a swollen heel, a large sore on the back of his neck and 3-4 missing front teeth. Meaux offered a reward of up to $150 for his return.