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unknown, Jim [26]
In April, 1816, Jim, and 11-year-old freedom seeker, escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Warren Offutt. Jim, who was described as "uncommonly active" and "well-made" made his escape on a grey mare. Offutt offered a reward of $150 for his return (with the horse.)
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unknown, Aquilla
On September 28, 1816, Aquilla (aka "Quill") escaped from Woodford County enslaver Warren Offutt, on the back of one of Offutt's horses. Aquilla was described as 28 years old, 5'10" tall and missing his two front teeth. It was suspected that he was in the company of another freedom seeker held by enslaver James Meek. A reward of $150 was offered for Aquilla's return, along with the horse or $100 without.
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unknown, Ben [33]
In March, 1801, Woodford County enslaver, Henry Caldwell, discovered the disappearance of 25-yr-old Ben. Ben was described as about 5'8" tall, with a bald patch on the back of his head, the result of a childhood burn. Ben was pleasant and smiled frequently. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.;
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unknown, Abel
Abel, a 30-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from enslaver Samuel Herman in New Orleans, sometime in 1818. Abel had been purchased from Woodford County enslaver, John Harvy, in 1817 and it was suspected that he had made his way back to Kentucky. A reward of $50 was being offered for his return nearly two years after his escape.
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unknown, George [67]
On July 10, 1829, 21-yr-old George escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. George was slender and over six feet tall and had a "bright" complexion. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return
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unknown, Jane [57 ]
On October 19, 1822, a 36-yr-old freedom seeker named Jane escaped from Woodford County enslaver Warren Offutt. Jane was described as "stout" and was missing most of the fingers on her left hand from a childhood burn. A reward of $50 was offered for her return.
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unknown, Sam [20]
In mid-May, 1820, a freedom seeker named Sam escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Sowyel Woolfolk. Same was about 5'10" tall, bow-legged and had a large scar on his right cheek. Reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Sam [19]
Sam, a 29-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver Jesse Ellis on Jan. 15, 1811. Sam was described as 5'11" tall, with a slim build. A $50 reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Tom [46]
On Mar. 7, 1808, 26-yr-old Jim and 20-yr-old Tom (also known as "Didimus") escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Lewis Castleman. It was suspected they had obtained a pass. Tom was described as a "low, heavy-made fellow" and had on home made clothing when he left.
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unknown, Jim [25]
On Mar. 7, 1808, 26-yr-old Jim and 20-yr-old Tom (also known as "Didmus") escaped from Woodford County enslaver, Lewis Castleman. It was suspected they had obtained a pass. Jim was described as a "low, heavy-made man" and had six fingers on his left hand. Jim also acted as a preacher and was a man of "much assurance."
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unknown, Phill [5]
In early September, 1795, a 28-yr-old freedom seeker named Phill escaped from Woodford County enslaver Sally Beard, on South Elkhorn, near McBride's mill. Phill was described as a "good miller" and had a sore on his left leg. Beard suspected he had a pass and would head toward the mouth of the Kentucky river. A six dollar reward was offered for his return.
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unknown, Miner
Miner, a 35-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from a bagging factory in Woodford County on April 10th, 1830. Partners "Adams & Brasfield" who owned the factory were his enslavers. Miner was about 5'8" tall and was formerly held by Capt. Edward Howe, also of Woodford Co., A reward of $10 was offered for Miner's return.
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unknown, Nancy [32]
On October 1, 1823, two freedom seekers, 22 -yr.-old Bob and 25-yr-old Nancy, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. Blackburn offered a reward of up to $200 for their return. Nancy was described as having a "bright" complexion, was "delicate" and "neat looking." Nancy was likely wearing a "handsome black hat."
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unknown, Bob [16]
On October 1, 1823, two freedom seekers, 22 -yr.-old Bob and 25-yr-old Nancy, escaped from Versailles-area enslaver William B. Blackburn. Blackburn offered a reward of up to $200 for their return. Bob was described as having a "bright" complexion, was about 5'9" tall and had a slender build.
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unknown, Burt
On Nov. 10, 1822, 32-yr-old Burt escaped Woodford County enslaver James Elliott. Burt was a bricklayer by trade and was described as 5'9" tall, "artful and intelligent." Elliott offered a reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Nelson [12]
A few days before Christmas, 1821, 16-yr-old Nelson escaped enslavement in Woodford County. Enslaver Joel Smith offered a reward of $100 for his return. Nelson was about 5'4" tall and was described as "smart and active."
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unknown, Emanuel
On Feb. 1st, 1815,a freedom seeker named Emanuel Hanes was captured and jailed in Jefferson County. He claimed to have been held by the "widow Beacham" in Woodford County. A man named Manuel was appraised as part of the estate of Edward Beacham, deceased, of Woodford Co. in August, 1814. Emanuel was 49 yrs. old and about 5'8" tall.
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unknown, Ruthe
Ruthe, a 22-yr-old freedom seeker held by Enslaver Warren Offut of Woodford County, escaped in early 1824; offut had purchased her from Francis Giltner, of . At the time of her escape, she left behind a 14-month-old child. It was suspected that the father of the child would attempt to retrieve him or her. Ruth had once attempted escape disguised as a male servant to a white man. Offut offered a reward of $150 for Ruthe and another $150 for any white man in her company.
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unknown, Sawney [4]
In 1801, four men: Abraham, Jacob, John and Sawney, escaped Woodford County on the backs of four "likely horses." The men were enslaved by Reuben Twyman, who claimed they left without the "least provocation." $30 for each freedom seeker and $4 for each returned horse was offered as reward. Sawney was described as about 5'7" tall and a "trim and likely lad."
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unknown, John [69]
In 1801, four men: Abraham, Jacob, John and Sawney, escaped Woodford County on the backs of four "likely horses." The men were enslaved by Reuben Twyman, who claimed they left without the "least provocation." $30 for each freedom seeker and $4 for each returned horse was offered as reward. John was described as "trim" and 5'8" tall.
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unknown, Abraham [6]
In 1801, four men: Abraham, Jacob, John and Sawney, escaped Woodford County on the backs of four "likely horses." The men were enslaved by Reuben Twyman, who claimed they left without the "least provocation." $30 for each freedom seeker and $4 for each returned horse was offered as reward. Abraham was described as "stout made" and about 6' tall.
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unknown, Ephraim [3]
Just after Christmas, 1800, a 25 yr. old freedom seeker named Ephraim escaped from enslavement in Woodford County. The enslaver, John Jackson, placed a ad offering a reward of $20 for his return. Ephraim was described as about 5'8" tall, had a black spot on his nose and when he left, was wearing a blue cloth coat and overalls.
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unknown, Moses [17]
In early September, 1800, 26-yr-old Moses escaped the clutches of Woodford County enslaver John Finnie. Moses was trained as a distiller and was described as a "sensible fellow" who was likely to escape unless "sufficiently ironed" when captured. Moses had also escaped a year earlier.
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unknown, Jacob [20]
Sometime before Aug. 7th, 1816, 42-yr-old Jacob, held by Woodford County enslaver, Reuben Twyman, was accused of stealing whiskey. Likely fearing punishment, he escaped. In an add placed by the enslaver, Jacob was described as about 5'10" tall with large whiskers. He had suffered a burn to his left hand that "deprived him of nearly all his fingers and part of his thumb." Twyman offered a reward of up to $200 for his return. Jacob was also with a group of four enslaved men who had escaped the same enslaver in 1801
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unknown, Jeffrey [3]
Jeffrey, a 37-yr-old freedom seeker held by Woodford County enslaver, James Coleman, escaped on horseback in April, 1816. Jeffry was trained as a distiller and also had some carpentry skills. $100 was offered as reward for his return.