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unknown, Thaddeus
on July 8, 1823, 40-yr-old Thaddeus escaped Fayette Co. enslaver Peter Gatewood. Thaddeus had a wife and children in Lexington and he was suspected of stealing a horse in the neighborhood of their enslaver. A reward of up to $50 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Alfred [14]
On June 22, 1852, 20-yr-old Alfred escaped enslaver Jacob Stone, who lived in Fayette Co, about four miles from Lexington. Alfred was about 5'10" tall and slender. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Dick [20]
On October 30, 1854, 35-yr-old Dick escaped from Fayette Co. enslaver John Higgins. Dick was about 5'9" tall and 160 lbs. A reward of up to $200 was offered for his return.
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unknown, John [72]
In August, 1797, John, a 30-yr-old freedom seeker, escaped from the lands of Fayette Co. enslaver Leonard Young, who lived near Bryan station. John was about 5'10" tall and had "a bold look." A reward of $15 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Nat [2]
In April, 1797, Fayette Co enslaver George Caldwell placed an ad offering a reward for the return of Nat, a 22-yr-old freedom seeker who had recently escaped. Nat's brother, Tom, was also mentioned in the ad, though he had escaped earlier. A reward of $20 was offered for the return of both men.
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unknown, Isaac [15]
On Mar 21, 1797, 21-yr-old Isaac escaped Lexington enslaver Montgomery Bell. Isaac was described as "artful," about 5'8" tall and was carrying with him a lady's hat. It was likely that he would change his name and clothing and attempt to claim free status. A reward of $10 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Tom [48]
Tom, a freedom seeker held by Fayette Co. enslaver George Caldwell, made a break for freedom on Mar 10, 1797. He took a rifle and ammunition with him and it was thought he would either head for Ohio or to Virginia. Caldwell offered a "generous reward" plus expenses for Tom's return. Tom was also mentioned in another advertisement a few weeks later which offered a reward for his return and that of his older brother, Nat.
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unknown, Charles [33]
On Dec 29th, 1796, 18-yr-old Charles escaped from Fayette County enslaver Bird Price. Charles was about 5 feet tall and was headed toward Strode's Station. A reward of $10 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Sam [23]
On April 12, 1843, 28-yr-old Sam escaped from Lexington enslaver Charles B. Lewis. Sam was described as 5'8" tall, quick spoken and intelligent. Sam had previously been enslaved by James Cochran of Fleming County. A reward of up to $100 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jefferson [8]
On Feb. 13, 1815, 24-yr-old Jefferson escaped from Fayette County enslaver, Jacob Sidenor. Jefferson was about 5'8" tall and was wearing overalls and a fur hat when he left. He had previously been enslaved by Daniel Layton also of Fayette Co. A reward of up to $30 was offered for his return.
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unknown, Jess [3]
In August, 1796, 26-yr-old Jess escaped Fayette County enslaver James Parish. Jess was about 5'10" tall and spoke quickly. A $100 reward for Jess was included in an ad placed four years after his escape.
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unknown, male [88]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. George's 14-month-old son's name was not given.
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unknown, male [87]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. The ring and pinkie fingers on both hands of George's eldest son were fused together. His name was not given.
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unknown, female [118]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. George's wife, whose name was not given, was described only as "of yellow complexion."
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unknown, George [68]
In late August, 1800, Fayette County enslaver James Parish offered a reward for the return of 27 - yr.-old George, his 25-yr-old wife and two sons, aged 4 years and 14 months. He offered a reward of $50 plus expenses for their return. George was of "middle stature" and dark complexion.
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unknown, Frank [16]
Frank escaped twice from Fayette County enslaver Samuel Trotter, once in 1822 and again in 1829 (mis-identified in the 1829 newspaper as "Daniel" Trotter.) Frank was described as 5'8" tall and very talkative. Rewards of $40 in 1822 and $20 in 1829 were offered .
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unknown, Sam [22]
On November 16th, 1828, 23-yr-old Sam escaped from Fayette County enslaver W.L. Breckinridge. Same was described as "stout built," with a "yellow" complexion and had only one eye. Same wore a green silk eye patch and had a new fur hat and new leather shoes when he left. It was thought that he would head to Louisville or to Cincinnati where his father lived nearby. A reward of $50 was offered for his return.
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Johnson, Tom
Tom, a 32-yr-old freedom seeker held by Fayette County enslaver, John Brand, escaped on Mar 22, 1830. Toms was described by Brand as "bright mulatto" and known by the enslaver as "my white Tom" but called himself Tom Johnson. Tom was trained as a hemp twine spinner and was married to a free woman living in Paris, Ky named Milley. Milley is found on the 1830 census for Bourbon County. Brand offered a reward of up to $100 for Tom's return.